Silicosis in ceramic-industry workers with particular reference to the diagnostic value of bronchoalveolar lavage.
We could identify, via bronchoalveolar lavage, crystals in the lavage fluid and in the alveolar macrophages. Thus, BAL could be another method for diagnosing silicosis patients.
Saenghirunvattana
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Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Charoenpan
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P
Boonpucknavig
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V
Sriurairatana
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Apibal
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S
D000328:Adult; D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid; D002516:Ceramics; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D016676:Macrophages, Alveolar / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012829:Silicosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*