title: Cavitated conglomerate mass in silicosis indicating associated tuberculosis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Rua Thomaz Cameron, 438 Valparaiso, 25685.120 Petrópolis, RJ, Brazil.
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authors.lastname: Canellas
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