Silicoproteinosis: high-resolution CT and histologic findings

J Thorac Imaging. 2001 Apr;16(2):127-9. doi: 10.1097/00005382-200104000-00012.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Silicosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Silicosis / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*