Abstract
In summary, there are a wide range of pulmonary manifestations seen in asbestos-exposed individuals from pleural and parenchymal fibrosis to pleural and parenchymal malignancy. The chest roentgenogram has assumed an important role in the detection and surveillance of asbestos-related pleural and parenchymal changes.
MeSH terms
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Asbestos / adverse effects*
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Asbestosis / etiology
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Humans
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Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Lung Diseases / etiology*
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Lung Neoplasms / etiology
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Mesothelioma / etiology
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Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Pleural Diseases / etiology*
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Pleural Neoplasms / etiology
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Pulmonary Atelectasis / etiology
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Radiography