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Latest revision as of 15:29, 8 June 2016

Silicosis Microchapters

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Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Silicosis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

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Treatment

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aparna Vuppala, M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

History and Symptoms

Because silicosis is progressive, signs of it may not appear until years after exposure. Symptoms include:

In advanced cases, the following may also occur:

Patients with silicosis are particularly susceptible to tuberculosis (TB) infection - known as silicotuberculosis. Mycobacterial infection, particularly tuberculosis (TB), is a long recognized and well-established complication of silicosis and should always be suspected when a patient with silicosis develops

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