title: [Silicosis].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: 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
authors.forename: Mario
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Terra Filho
authors.forename: Ubiratan de Paula
authors.initials: Ude P
authors.lastname: Santos
mesh_terms: 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