title: [Results of X-ray follow-up in late silicosis].
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: K Ia
authors.initials: KIa
authors.lastname: Ablamunets
authors.forename: E Iu
authors.initials: EIu
authors.lastname: Ornitsan
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D004391:Dust