Histological investigation of pulmonary segment, removed from a coal workers lung, revealed multiple roundish, nodules composed of concentric whorls of dense, hyaline fibers of collagen. What is the most likely disease?

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

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Histological investigation of pulmonary segment, removed from a coal worker’s lung, revealed multiple roundish, nodules composed of concentric whorls of dense, hyaline fibers of collagen. What is the most likely disease?

A	Silicosis
B	Tuberculosis
C	Bronchitis
D	Fibrosing alveolitis

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are four main histological layers within the respiratory system: respiratory mucosa, which includes epithelium and supporting lamina propria, submucosa, cartilage and/or muscular layer and adventitia.

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