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Progressive Massive Fibrosis with Mixed Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease and Latent Period of Five Decades.

Progressive Massive Fibrosis with Mixed Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease and Latent Period of Five Decades.

Authors :
RAMACHANDRA PAI, RAJASREE PAI
DOSHI, RIDDHI PRAKASH
KANGATH, RAGHESH VAROT
MCNAMEE, MICHAEL
Source :
Connecticut Medicine; Oct2011, Vol. 75 Issue 9, p523-525, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article discusses research on progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). It describes a case of a 71-year-old male who worked in a coal mine for 12 years, and presented with shortness of breath on moderate exertion, chest discomfort and dry cough for two months. It presents an overview of a study in a Brazilian hospital which discovered 119 undiagnosed cases of silicotuberculosis in persons exposed to silica dust. It describes the pathophysiology and diagnosis of PMF in patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00106178
Volume :
75
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Connecticut Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65919614