Wood-smoke exposure: an unusual cause of miliary mottling on X-ray chest.
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A case of wood smoke inhalation related lung disease presenting with miliary mottling on radiography is described. Transbronchial lung biopsy showed the presence of coal macules.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Indian journal of chest diseases & allied sciences
دوره 45 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003