Asbestosis all are features except
Ans. is 'd' i.e., AtelectasisAsbestos-Related Diseases :?Asbestos is a family of proinflammatory crystalline hydrated silicates that are associated with pulmonary fibrosis, carcinoma, mesothelioma, and other cancers.There are two distinct geometric forms of asbestos:Serpentine chrysolite - most of the asbestos used in industryAmphibole (crocidolite)Both serpentine and amphibole can cause all asbestos related diseases except for mesothelioma, which is usually associated with amphibole (crocidolite).Asbestos related diseases consist of :?Localized fibrous plaques which may be calcified.Diffuse pleural fibrosis.Pleural effusion.Parenchymal interstitial fibrosis (asbestosis).Lung carcinoma --> Most common neoplasm associated with asbestos exposure.Mesothelioma of pleura and peritoneum --> most specific neoplasm associated with asbestos exposure. o Laryngeal and colon carcinomas.Stomach carcinoma.
Pleural cancer
Lung carcinoma
Pleural effusion
Atelectasis