Asbestosis in an Australian brake mechanic

• 1 Holdsworth House Medical Practice, Sydney, NSW
• 2 Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW
• 3 St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sydney, NSW

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The patient provided written consent for publication.

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