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Clinical characteristics of pleural-based mass (n = 42)
| Pleural based mass | Cases (n, percentage) |
|---|---|
| Number (N.) | |
| 1 | 27 (64.3) |
| 2 | 11 (26.2) |
| ≥ 3 | 4 (9.5) |
| Size (in diameter) | |
| 2–10 mm | 4 (9.5) |
| 1–3 cm | 4 (9.5) |
| ≥3 cm | 34 (81.0) |
| Occurrence time (month) | |
| < 2 | 6 (14.3) |
| 2–4 | 16 (38.1) |
| 4–6 | 20 (47.6) |
| Histopathology types | |
| Granulomatous inflammation | 34 (80.1) |
| Fibrous hyperplasia | 3 (7.1) |
| Necrosis | 5 (11.9) |
