[Results of X-ray follow-up in late silicosis].
The authors present clinical and X-ray data of 30 patients with "late silicosis" that occurred in 5-20 years after they had retired from dust-related occupation. Follow-up over 4-25 years demonstrated progression of nodular pneumosclerosis up to macronodular forms or silicotuberculoma formation. The diseases mostly developed gradually, usually was diagnosed by casual X-ray examination and was long considered as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis or other disseminated lesion.
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D000328:Adult; D018450:Disease Progression; D004391:Dust; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D012829:Silicosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013997:Time Factors
D004391:Dust