[Roentgenological diagnosis of silicotuberculosis]

Possibilities of roentgenologic method of examination with the use of roentgenography and tomography in the diagnosis of current forms of silicotuberculosis and tuberculosis in workers of the industries highly exposed to silicosis are analysed. ++Clinico-roentgenological+ pictures of 305 patients were studied in their dynamics for the period of 3 to 10 years. Being characterized by a benign course, silicotuberculosis is most often diagnosed in persons who left their work. A follow-up at least at 6-month intervals is of great importance in assessing its activity.