Fatal cadmium-induced pneumonitis.
A previously relatively healthy 78-year-old man was exposed to cadmium fumes during brazing with cadmium-containing silver solder. He developed severe chemical pneumonitis and died 25 d after exposure.
Seidal
K
K
Department of Lung Medicine, Central Hospital, Karlstad, Sweden.
Jörgensen
N
N
Elinder
C G
CG
Sjögren
B
B
Vahter
M
M
D000368:Aged; D000434:Alcoholic Beverages; D001996:Bronchopneumonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D002105:Cadmium Poisoning / Q000473:pathology*; D000431:Ethanol / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D014896:Welding
D000431:Ethanol