Caplans syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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Complications

Possible complications include:

• Increased risk for tuberculosis
• Progressive massive fibrosis (scarring)
• Side effects of medications

Prognosis

Caplan syndrome rarely causes serious breathing trouble or disability due to lung problems.

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