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Silicosis
- Source :
- 2021 Jan.
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Silicosis is occupational pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of crystalline silicon dioxide. This disease is one of several well-described pulmonary complications associated with toxic exposures in the workplace, along with asbestosis, berylliosis, coal miner's lung, hard metal pneumoconiosis, among others.[1]<br /> (Copyright © 2021, StatPearls Publishing LLC.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- StatPearls
- Publication Type :
- Review
- Accession number :
- 30726026