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Asbestosis Flashcards

1
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Cause

A

Fibrous hydratwd magnesium silicate

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Manifestations of asbestosis pleural

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Malignant- ca , mesothelioma
Non malignant- plaques
Thickening
Rounded atelectasis
Effusion- exudative , bloody , normal glucose, mesothelial cells
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Pathophysiology

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Alveloi- interstitim- macrophages release cytokines / free radicals / gf- fibrosis

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4
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Clinical presentation

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Wheeze and rest are same

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Radiology of asbestosis
Xray
Ct

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Xray- b/l reticulo nodular

Ct- plaques/fibrosis/ effusion/ rounded atelectasis/ curvilinear subpleural line/hc

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6
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Hard metals which causes fibrosis

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Alluminium

Berylliosis

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