[Silicosis].
This chapter presents a review of the national and international literature on the subject of silicosis. Epidemiological, pathological, diagnostic and pulmonary function aspects are discussed. The clinical classification and methods of treating silicosis are reviewed, as are other silicarelated diseases such as tuberculosis, lung cancer and scleroderma. Prevention and medical-legal aspects are also discussed.
Terra Filho
Mario
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Departamento de Cárdio-Pneumologia, Disciplina de Pneumologia, do Instituto do Coração do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo - InCor-HCFMUSP - São Paulo (SP) Brasil. pnemario@incor.usp.br
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Ubiratan de Paula
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D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D018563:Disease Notification; D006801:Humans; D019570:Inhalation Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012829:Silicosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000209:etiology; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence