Silicosis initially presenting with empyema.
Occup Med (Lond)
; 74(6): 458-460, 2024 Sep 23.
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ABSTRACT
The current global outbreak of artificial stone silicosis is a recrudescence of a major occupational disease in the context of a novel exposure source. Respirable crystalline silica exposure, even without frank pneumoconiosis, is associated with an increased risk of respiratory infection. Empyema is a well-recognized complication of bacterial pneumonia; pneumonia among working-age adults, in turn, has been epidemiologically linked to occupational exposure to fumes and dust, including silica. A connection between empyema and silica dust inhalation has not been reported, however, whether through antecedent pneumonia or another mechanism. We describe a case of silicosis initially presenting with empyema in a 31-year-old Computerized Numerical Control stone-cutting machine operator who had heavy exposure to artificial stone and other rock dust.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Silicose
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Exposição Ocupacional
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Occup Med (Lond)
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido