Conclusion
This case report highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by silicosis
and the importance of considering occupational exposure history,
characteristic radiographic findings, and clinical presentation for an
accurate diagnosis. With an abnormal chest X-ray, an anti-TB drug
shouldn’t be started in a high TB area unless we make a diagnosis.
Hence, prompt recognition, early intervention, and occupational safety
measures are crucial to prevent the occurrence and progression of
silicosis among workers exposed to crystalline silica.
AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONSAll authors contributed equally to this manuscript, conceptualization,
writing, editing, and preparation of the manuscript, and reviewed it
before submission. A.B.S supervised the manuscript.
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