A Rare Manifestation of Asbestos Induced Lung Disease

Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare pulmonary condition that is often clinically characterised by lung upper-lobe predominant fibrosis. This article describes a case of a gentleman with shortness of breath over years who has subsequently been diagnosed with PPFE.

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A Rare Manifestation of Asbestos Induced Lung Disease

30th March 2023
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Dane McErlean Registrar Respiratory Department, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7JE
Praveen Bhatia Consultant Respiratory & General Physician, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK
Emma Reid Consultant Radiologist, Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7JE

A Rare Manifestation of Asbestos Induced Lung Disease

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