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Silicosis Flashcards

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What is silicosis?

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fibrosing lung disease caused by inhalation of fine silica particles

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Why is silicosis a risk factor for development of TB?

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silica is toxic to macrophages

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Occupations at risk of silicosis

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mining
slate works
foundries
potteries

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Features of silicosis on CXR

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upper zone fibrosing lung disease
‘egg-shell’ calcification of the hilar lymph nodes

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