Title of article
Interesting Imaging in a Patient With Lung Cancer Due to Asbestosis
Author/Authors
Bolbol Haghighi ، Anahita Department of Internal Medicine - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Karimpour Reihan ، Sahar Department of Internal Medicine - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
From page
17
To page
18
Abstract
Introduction: Asbestosis is a subtype of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos that can lead to fibrosis and scarring the lung tissues. Case Report: Some of the asbestos-related diseases are calcifications, malignant mesothelioma, and pleural effusion. Conclusion: Asbestosis can cause cancer several years after the initial exposure, but it can remain asymptomatic for a long time. Here we present image of a patient with asbestosis related carcinoma.
Keywords
Asbestosis , Chest computerized tomography scan (CT scan) , Lung cancer
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Record number
2509878
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