A 48-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough. He has a history of occupational exposure to silica in mining....

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A 48-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough. He has a history of occupational exposure to silica in mining. Chest radiograph shows small rounded opacities in the upper lobes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Silicosis

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Asbestosis

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Sarcoidosis

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Silicosis

A 48-year-old man presents with progressive exertional dyspnea and nonproductive cough. He has a history of occupational exposure to silica in mining. Chest radiograph shows small rounded opacities in the upper lobes. What is the most likely diagnosis?