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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Occupational lung disease (silicosis, coal worker pneumoconiosis)

Recommended: Chest X-ray + HRCT Chest is the preferred imaging study for occupational lung disease (silicosis, coal worker pneumoconiosis). Upper lobe predominant nodules; eggshell calcified lymph nodes.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray + HRCT Chest

CT No contrast Preferred Chest Outpatient Reviewed

Upper lobe predominant nodules; eggshell calcified lymph nodes. PMF in advanced disease.

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