Presentation
Increasing SOB. History of heavy metal exposure. Non-smoker.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Progressive massive fibrosis
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Innumerable small nodules coalescing to form rounded masses in the upper zones with associated volume loss and elevation both hilum.
From the case:
Progressive massive fibrosis
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Multiple small soft tissue and calcified pulmonary nodules with an upper lobe predominance coalescing to form partially calcified complex masses with associated volume loss. Mediastinal and bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy with coarse calcification.
Case Discussion
Appropriate exposure history is vital to making a diagnosis of pneumoconioses.
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