Pleural Plaques Claims
Pleural plaques are localized or distinct patches of scar tissues that develop on the chest’s pleural lining. The pleura is a thin membrane that has lines through the lungs and ribcage.
These plaques usually grow on the ribcage but they could develop on the lungs and even the diaphragm too.
Although pleural plaques have no symptoms, their appearance is an indicator that you have been exposed to asbestos in the past. They usually appear between 20 to 30 years after the initial exposure.
Claiming Pleural Plaques Compensation in Scotland
If you have been exposed to asbestos dust or fiber in Scotland, you can claim compensation. Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd can help you investigate the case, determine how the exposure occurred and precautionary steps that should have been taken to prevent it. Even if you do not currently reside in Scotland, you can still make compensation claim.
Despite the asymptomatic nature of pleural plaques, its presence is an evidence of asbestos exposure and this may cause you to feel anxious about what the future holds for you. They do not directly affect the quality of life, but asbestos-related diseases such as pleural thickening, mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and retroperitoneal fibrosis could go on to develop after the initial pleural plaque signs.
The Asbestos-Related Conditions Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2009. This ensures that residents of Scotland can make compensation claims for pleural plaques, even without any symptoms. If you think you were exposed to asbestos by your employer and medical scans have shown evidence of pleural plaques, you can make a claim for compensation.
Are there time limits?
Typically, pleural plaque compensation claims must begin within three years of diagnosis or the date of your ‘awareness’ that something may have gone wrong. For this reason, it is important that you report any lung related symptoms as soon as you start experiencing them if you have been exposed to asbestos at some point in the past. Do as much as you can to ensure you make the most of the three-year limit.
Diagnosis of Pleural Plaques
Since pleural plaques are asymptomatic, you may only discover the distinct patches while undergoing routine medical checks. Pleural plaques can be discovered through X-ray and CT scan.
Discovery with X-ray
Many pleural plaque incidences are discovered after an X-ray diagnosis. If an individual has this medical condition, the check displays thickened nodular edges that look like a holly leaf. However, pleural plaques can be difficult to identify through an X-ray. They are only identifiable when they are in specific areas of the chest or they are calcified.
Discovery with CT scan
The use of CT scan is the preferred diagnostic method for pleural plaques, as it can identify the condition anywhere in the chest region even when they are not calcified. When this medical condition is first identified, your doctor will assess your asbestos exposure history and check for any signs of asbestos-related illnesses. If a disease eventually develops, your health care provider will design a treatment plan that is unique to your condition. Whatever the case may be, you can rest assured that our claim specialists will ensure you receive a compensation for your condition. If you have been diagnosed with pleural plaque, do not panic, do not become anxious. We are your best partner.
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