Pneumoconiosis Flashcards
1
Q
How long does it take for pneumoconiosis to develop?
A
10 years or more
2
Q
What are the types of pneumoconiosis?
A
- complicated (leads to progressive massive fibrosis)
- simple (minimal fibrosis)
- benign (due to iron and tin dust) (no fibrosis)
3
Q
What are the types of complicated pneumoconiosis?
A
- asbestosis
- silicosis
- coal miner’s
- talcosis
4
Q
What are the types of simple pneumoconiosis?
A
- anthracosis
- silicatosis
- vegetable dust pneumoconiosis
5
Q
which type has a high risk of developing mesothelioma and causes diffuse interstitial fibrosis in lower lobe?
A
asbestosis
6
Q
where does basilar emphysema and hilar lymph node enlargement with calcified peripheries (Egg shell) occur
A
silicosis
