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:5798039

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: Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada
• OSTI ID: 5798039
• 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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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY
BODY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
DUSTS
IGNEOUS ROCKS
INHALATION
INTAKE
LUNGS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
RADIOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES
ROCKS