[Silicosis and systemic diseases].
We present case histories of 5 patients with silicosis who developed systemic lupus erythematosus and microscopic polyarteritis in two cases each, and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (limited Wegener's granulomatosis) in one case. An association between silica exposure and autoimmune disease is emphasized.
Siebels
M
M
Medizinische Universitätsklinik, Heidelberg.
Schulz
V
V
Andrassy
K
K
D000368:Aged; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012829:Silicosis / Q000150:complications*
Silikose und Systemkrankheiten.