PET-CT findings of progressive massive fibrosis in retired coal miners

M. Tor, T. Ornek, B. Altinsoy, F. Atalay (Zonguldak, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Occupational respiratory diseases: obstructive, interstitial lung diseases and methods of diagnosis
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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M. Tor, T. Ornek, B. Altinsoy, F. Atalay (Zonguldak, Turkey). PET-CT findings of progressive massive fibrosis in retired coal miners. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 1005

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