Regression of polyvinylchloride polymer pneumoconiosis.
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.
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Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa.
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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*
D011143:Polyvinyl Chloride