Marchiori E, Ferreira A, Müller N L
Department of Radiology, Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
J Thorac Imaging. 2001 Apr;16(2):127-9. doi: 10.1097/00005382-200104000-00012.
The high-resolution CT findings of silicoproteinosis consist of numerous bilateral centrilobular nodular opacities, focal ground glass opacities, and patchy areas of consolidation. These findings reflect the presence of intra-alveolar accumulation of proteinaceous material.