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Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema in a tyre industry worker

We report a case of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) with severe pulmonary hypertension in a 46-year-old man, nonsmoker, tyre industry worker. CPFE is commonly reported to be associated with tobacco smoking. This case highlights the possible role of environmental dust exposure (talc)...

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Autores principales: Karkhanis, Vinaya S., Joshi, J. M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3424869/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22919169
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.99116