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A 64-year-old retired shipyard worker has been experiencing shortness of breath, a cough, and chest pain for 5 months. In that time he has lost 14.5 kg (32 lb). He develops progressive ascites, and ultimately dies due to a pulmonary embolus. Autopsy results are shown in the image. Exposure to which substance is a risk factor for this patient’s disorder?
(A) Aflatoxin B
(B) Asbestos
(C) Benzene
(D) Cadmium
(E) Silica
A 64-year-old retired shipyard worker has been experiencing shortness of breath, a cough, and chest pain for 5 months. In that time he has lost 14.5 kg (32 lb). He develops progressive ascites, and ultimately dies due to a pulmonary embolus. Autopsy results are shown in the image. Exposure to which substance is a risk factor for this patient’s disorder?
(A) Aflatoxin B
(B) Asbestos
(C) Benzene
(D) Cadmium
(E) Silica
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