Roughly 75% of patients experience pain, but it is less than what would be expected based on the severity of the clinical and radiographic findings.

However, some patients present with unusual chest radiographic findings [ 7 8 ] .

Once apparent, the radiographic findings in asbestosis may slowly progress or remain static, even in the absence of further asbestos exposure.

However, the frequency of these typical radiographic findings might depend on the underlying bacterial pathogen.

Diagnosis should be based on the clinical and radiographic findings and a genetical analysis can be assessed.

Despite the considerable patient-to-patient variability and the diversity of radiographic findings, the X-ray can be considered diagnostic.

Definitive diagnosis is made by accurate interpretation of radiographic findings and other investigations.

- Additional radiographic findings may include the following:

In most patients, radiographic findings are not diagnostic of osteoblastoma; therefore, further imaging is warranted.

In fact no radiographic findings are specific for bone infarction / osteonecrosis.