Silicoproteinosis: high-resolution CT and histologic findings.
The high-resolution CT findings of silicoproteinosis consist of numerous bilateral centrilobular nodular opacities, focal ground glass opacities, and patchy areas of consolidation. These findings reflect the presence of intra-alveolar accumulation of proteinaceous material.
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Department of Radiology, Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012829:Silicosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed