Nepheline rock dust pneumoconiosis. A report of 2 cases

Journal Article · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1981 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.142.1.7053544· OSTI ID:5498950

Olscamp, G; Herman, S J; Weisbrod, G L

Two cases of nepheline rock dust pneumoconiosis are presented. Radiologically, this is seen as a diffuse increase in interstitial lung markings, lymphadenopathy, air-space disease, and atelectasis secondary to extrinsic compression by enlarged hilar lymph nodes. Major differential diagnoses include carcinoma of the lung, sarcoidosis, and interstitial lung disease caused by other inorganic dusts. Nepheline rock dust pneumoconiosis should be considered when the above radiological changes are observed and an occupational exposure to inorganic dust is documented.

• Research Organization: Department of Radiology, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada
• OSTI ID: 5498950
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 142:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
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HEALTH HAZARDS
IGNEOUS ROCKS
LUNGS
LYMPH NODES
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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PATIENTS
PNEUMOCONIOSES
RADIOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES
ROCKS
VOLCANIC ROCKS