CTICasesProgressive Massive Fibrosis (Silicosis)
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Imaging findings
Small upper-lobe predominant nodules progress over a decade to large central conglomerate opacities with surrounding paracicatricial emphysema.
Key takeaways
This case demonstrates the natural history of simple silicosis progressing to progressive massive fibrosis over several years.
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