Chest Imaging in the Diagnosis of Occupational Lung Diseases.
Clin Chest Med
; 41(4): 581-603, 2020 12.
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| ID: mdl-33153681
ABSTRACT
Imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and monitoring of occupational lung diseases (OLDs); however, the sensitivity and specificity of detection and diagnosis vary greatly depending on the imaging modality used. There is substantial overlap in appearance with non-occupation-related entities. OLDs should be considered in the differential even in the absence of a provided exposure history. Because many findings are not specific, a multidisciplinary approach is important in arriving at the diagnosis and will continue to be important as workplace-related pulmonary diseases evolve with changing industrial practices and workplace regulations.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thorax
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Lung Diseases
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Occupational Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Chest Med
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article