Figure 3From: Asymptomatic primary tuberculous pleurisy with intense 18-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake mimicking malignant mesothelioma FDG PET/CT scan. A: Extensive nodular thickening of the right pleura at presentation showing intense FDG uptake without distinct pleural effusion and parenchymal lung lesions. B: Marked improvements with decreased positive signals after 6 months of antituberculous chemotherapy.Back to article page