title: Regression of polyvinylchloride polymer pneumoconiosis.
abstract: A 35 year old man heavily exposed to polyvinylchloride (PVC) polymer dust developed dyspnoea and a mild restrictive lung disorder consistent with PVC pneumoconiosis. Clinical and radiological abnormalities cleared on removal from exposure, suggesting that in its early stages PVC pneumoconiosis is reversible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa.
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Ehrlich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride