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Uptodate Reference Title
Silicotic nodule
Silicotic nodule
The central zone of the silicotic nodule is hyalinized with concentrically arranged collagen fibers. The peripheral zone is whorled and becomes less organized toward the edges. This outer zone contains macrophages, lymphocytes, and lesser amounts of loosely formed collagen and is the site of active enlargement and ongoing inflammation.