[Fibrosing lung process caused by TEL mineral wool]

Z Erkr Atmungsorgane. 1989;173(3):247-9.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The case of a 51-year-old man with pneumoconiosis caused by fibrous glass dust is reported. The diagnosis is confirmed by histological examination and by x-ray micro analysis using a scanning electron microscope. Pneumoconiosis following fibrous glass exposure should be taken into consideration in differential diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Calcium Compounds*
  • Dust / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Lung / pathology
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumoconiosis / pathology*
  • Silicates*
  • Silicic Acid / adverse effects*
  • Silicon Dioxide / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Calcium Compounds
  • Dust
  • Silicates
  • Silicic Acid
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • calcium silicate