X-ray - Initial CXR
- Innumerable reticulonodular opacities mainly in the upper and mid lung zones with patchy consolidative and coalescent pleural and fissural based dense airspace opacifications are concerning for silicosis/pneumoconiosis in this patient with history of occupational exposure. Clinical and laboratory correlation is suggested.
- No discrete cavitary disease to suggest an acute infectious atypical infection.
- No discrete pleural effusion or pneumothorax.