Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis in an indium-processing worker

With the increasing number of workers engaged in liquid-crystal displays （LCD） manufacturer, lung diseases related to this occupational exposure are attracting more attention. Herein we report a case of interstitial lung disease in a LCD processing worker, which was pathologically confirmed as pulmo...

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Published in:Chinese medical journal 2010-05, Vol.123 (10), p.1347-1350
Main Authors: Xiao, Yong-long, Cai, Hou-rong, Wang, Yi-hua, Meng, Fan-qing, Zhang, De-ping
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Humans
Indium - adverse effects
Male
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis - chemically induced
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis - diagnosis
Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis - surgery
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职业暴露
肺疾病
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Summary:With the increasing number of workers engaged in liquid-crystal displays （LCD） manufacturer, lung diseases related to this occupational exposure are attracting more attention. Herein we report a case of interstitial lung disease in a LCD processing worker, which was pathologically confirmed as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis （PAP）.
ISSN:0366-6999
2542-5641
DOI:10.3760/cma.j.issn.0366-6999.2010.10.023