21st February 2025

A 72-year-old man with a history of asbestos exposure presents to his GP with a 4-week history of worsening breathlessness, night sweats and right-sided chest pain.

A 72-year-old man with a history of asbestos exposure presents to his GP with a 4-week history of worsening breathlessness, night sweats and right-sided chest pain. On examination, there are fine crepitations audible at the left lung base. On the right,  he has absent air entry at the base and mid-zone with reduced tactile vocal fremitus.
Which of these asbestos-related conditions is most likely to be the cause of his symptoms? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.