Progressive massive fibrosis due to silicosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad , 8 Jan 2013
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Yusra Sheikh, 2 Apr 2020

Updates to Case Attributes

Age changed from 60 to 60 years.
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60 Y/O patient with shortnessShortness of breath.
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The findings in a 60 Y/O malethis patient are consistent with progressive massive fibrosis due to pulmonary silicosis.

  • -<p>The findings in a 60 Y/O male are consistent with <strong>progressive massive fibrosis due to pulmonary silicosis</strong>.</p>
  • +<p>The findings in this patient are consistent with <strong>progressive massive fibrosis due to pulmonary silicosis</strong>.</p>

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