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Progressive massive fibrosis — DOccMed MCQ

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A 62-year-old retired coal miner with progressive breathlessness. CXR shows large upper lobe opacities with background small rounded opacities. Mixed pattern on spirometry. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Progressive massive fibrosis

Large opacities on a background of small rounded opacities in a coal miner is classic PMF. This is a prescribed disease.

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