Silicosis Flashcards by nafshe en | Brainscape

Q

What is ‘silicosis’?

A

A fibrosing lung disease caused by inhalation of small particles of silica

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What is a risk of silicosis?

A

Increases risk of developing TB

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What two key features does a CXR show in Silicosis?

A

Upper lobe fibrosis

2. Egg shell classification of hilar lymphadenopathy

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