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Accelerated Silicosis

Imaging findings

Dense, high-attenuation lymphadenopathy and extensive nodularity with progression to massive fibrosis in a young patient.

Key takeaways

Occupational exposure to manufactured stone (quartz countertops) with high silica content can lead to a rapid, severe, and potentially fatal form of silicosis in young workers.

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