An autopsy of a patient, who had been working within 20 years the coal worker, revealed grayish-black dense, sclerotic lungs. The vast areas of collagen tissue new growth and multiple macrophages, carrying black pigment within cytoplasm, were recognized under microscope. What is the most likely disease?

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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An autopsy of a patient, who had been working within 20 years the coal worker, revealed grayish-black dense, sclerotic lungs. The vast areas of collagen tissue new growth and multiple macrophages, carrying black pigment within cytoplasm, were recognized under microscope. What is the most likely disease?

A	Anthracosis
B	Anthracosilicos Anthracosilicosis is
C	Silicoanthracosis
D	Talcosis

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Respirator – a machine used for prolonged artificial respiration. For example, when a spinal cord injury destroys the natural breathing mechanism, the patient can continue to breathe through the use of a respirator.

Detailed explanation-2: -Emphysema is a type of lung disease that causes breathlessness. Emphysema is usually caused by cigarette smoking. There is no cure, but the condition can be managed using medications and adjustments to lifestyle.

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