title: Pulmonary talcosis as a result of massive aspiration of baby powder.
abstract: Progressive diffuse pulmonary fibrosis as a sequel to massive aspiration of baby powder (talc) is documented. The diagnosis should be considered in "idiopathic" pulmonary fibrosis in childhood and adult life.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011208:Powders; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography; D013627:Talc / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011208:Powders; D013627:Talc