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Chest Pain and Progressive Miliary Infiltrates in an Elderly Man.

Authors :
Rubins, Jeffrey B.
Solomon, Robin
Colby, Thomas
Kelly, Rosemary
Source :
CHEST; Feb2009, Vol. 135 Issue 2, p578-582, 5p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents a study of an elderly man with chest pain and progressive miliary infiltrates. His medical history and physical examination are presented. Laboratory findings and imaging are discussed. He was diagnosed of miliary metastatic epithelioid mesothelioma, a rare tumor of which most are associated with prior exposure to asbestos.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
135
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
CHEST
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36644033
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.07-3002