Presentation
Elderly man presenting with worsening exercise tolerance and shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Silicosis with progressive massive fibrosis
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X-ray findings include:
- mass like fibrotic conglomerates in the pulmonary upper lobes
- calcified mediastinal lymphadenopathy
- parenchymal calcification
- mild pulmonary volume loss
Case Discussion
X-ray features, in this case, are consistent with silicosis with progressive massive fibrosis (PMF).
The patient featured here had a confirmed history of occupational silica exposure.
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