THORACIC Section 8: Pneumoconiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Most important feature to distinguish IPF and Asbestosis
A
ASBESTOTIS = UIP + Parietal pleural thickening
2
Q
Asbestosis is related to what extrapulmonary cancers?
A
Peritoneal mesothelioma, GI cancer. Renal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Leukemia
3
Q
Identify
Describe the lesions
A
Holly Leaf appearance in Asbestosis
4
Q
Rounded atelectasis + Pleural thickening/Scarring =
A
Asbestos pseutotumor
5
Q
80% of the this disease had asbestos exposure
A
Malignan Mesothielioma
6
Q
Seen in Miners
A
Silicosis
7
Q
This is the formation of large masses in the upper lobes with radiating strands.
A
Progressive massive fibrosis
