Cavitated Conglomerate Mass in Silicosis Indicating Associated Tuberculosis. (2nd August 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Martins, Pedro; Marchiori, Edson; Zanetti, Gláucia; Muccillo, Antonio; Ventura, Nina; Brandão, Viviane; Pereira, Mariana Leite; Constantino, Carolina Pesce Lamas; Abdalla, Guilherme; Varella de Oliveira, Romulo; Canellas, Rodrigo
• Other Names: Dweik Raed Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-08-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/293730
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Silicosis is the most common occupational lung disease worldwide. It leads to respiratory impairment and may have associated infections that decrease pulmonary function. We describe the case of a 55-year-old man with chronic silicosis who presented with hemoptysis and a cavitated conglomerate mass. The final diagnosis was silicotuberculosis.