Asbestosis of the lung is associated with all of the following except:
In asbestosis there is presence of lesions affecting lower lobes or base of the lungs. Nodular lesions involving upper lobes is a feauture of silicosis. The lesions continue to progress even after exposure to asbestos has stopped.(ref Robbins 7th/734-736,8th/700)
Mesothelioma
Progression of lesion even after stopping exposure to asbestosis
Nodular lesions involving upper lobe
Asbestosis bodies in sputum
Respiratory system