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17401800

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-4-2
pubmed:abstractText
In our country quartz is widely used for denim sandblasting and new cases with silicosis are defined. Silicosis is a preventable occupational lung disease caused by inhaled dust containing crystalline silica and no effective treatment for silicosis is available (1). CASE 1: A 23-years old man was admitted to the hospital with dyspnea on effort and cough. He had worked in a denim manufacturing factory for three years at sandblasting and dyeing. Physical examination revealed decreased breath sounds. Chest X-ray showed bilateral reticulonodular densities predominantly at middle and lower zones and minimal pneumothorax. Hypoxemia was determined in arterial blood gas analysis (BGA). Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) showed restrictive disorder. Lymphocytic alveolitis was demonstrated in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Open lung biopsy revealed interstitial fibrosis and foreign particles which were seen more clearly under polarized light in interstitial areas. The patient was diagnosed as accelerated silicosis. CASE 2: A 25-years old man was admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath and haemopthysis. Two years ago, he had worked at the same place for 1.5 years. Bilateral reticulonodular densities at middle and lower zones and minimal unilateral pneumothorax were seen in chest X-ray. Restrictive disorder at PFT and hypoxemia in BGA were observed. Because of the similarity of complaints, radiological findings and occupational history with the former patient, no other further and invasive procedure was planned and the patient was diagnosed as accelerated silicosis. CONCLUSION: The usage of sandblasted denims increase recently and denim sandblasting is being frequently made especially in small work places. Since there is no definite treatment for silicosis, it is important to take necessary precautions to improve the conditions of the factories.
pubmed:commentsCorrections
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0494-1373
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
55
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
87-91
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-8-5
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
Denim sandblasting and silicosis two new subsequent cases in Turkey.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpa?a University, Tokat, Turkey. sibelsahbaz@yahoo.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports