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Which of the following does not lead to upper lobe fibrosis?

Your answer was Extrinsic allergic alveolitis which is incorrect
Scleroderma correct answer
Extrinsic allergic alveolitis
ABPA
Sarcoidosis
Tuberculosis
Explanation:
All are cause of upper lobe fibrosis except scleroderma which tends to lead to a lower lobe fibrosis.
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