Asbestosis

Case contributed by Hani M. Al Salam , 11 May 2016
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Derek Smith, 28 Aug 2017

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Age changed from 54 to 55 years.
Presentation was changed:
OccupatinalOccupational exposure

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Findings was changed:

Bilateral plural opacitiesMultiple bilateral opacifications, likely pleural.

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Findings was changed:

Extensive bilateral calcified and noncalcified pleural plaques associated with mild lung fibrosis the finding in keeping. Together this is consistent with asbestosis. Left lower lobe round atelectasis in association with large plaque along the diaphragmatic surface.

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