Monday, June 30, 2014

Silicosis



CXR-
1) 1-3 mm round well-defined nodules in the posterior portion of upper 2/3 rd of lungs , symmetric
  -Sometimes calcified
  -With time the nodules increase in size and number and may involve all zones
2) Reticular pattern may also be noted

CT-
1) Centrilobular micronodules
   -Upper zone preponderance (spreads anteriorly and inferiorly as the disease progresses
   -Subpleurally  the nodules may cluster to form “pseudoplaques”
   -Larger nodules may calcify


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