Cavitated Conglomerate Mass in Silicosis Indicating Associated Tuberculosis
oleh: Pedro Martins, Edson Marchiori, Gláucia Zanetti, Antonio Muccillo, Nina Ventura, Viviane Brandão, Mariana Leite Pereira, Carolina Pesce Lamas Constantino, Guilherme Abdalla, Romulo Varella de Oliveira, Rodrigo Canellas
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| Diterbitkan: | Wiley 2010-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Silicosis is the most common occupational lung disease worldwide. It leads to respiratory impairment and may have associated infections that decrease pulmonary function. We describe the case of a 55-year-old man with chronic silicosis who presented with hemoptysis and a cavitated conglomerate mass. The final diagnosis was silicotuberculosis.