Asbestosis of the lung is associated with all of the following except:
Mesothelioma
Progression of lesion even after stopping exposure to asbestosis
Nodular lesions involving upper lobe
Asbestosis bodies in sputum
In asbestosis there is presence of lesions affecting lower lobes or base of the lungs. Nodular lesions involving upper lobes is a feauture of silicosis. The lesions continue to progress even after exposure to asbestos has stopped.(ref Robbins 7th/734-736,8th/700)
Respiratory system