Abstract
A 45 yr old male developed pulmonary fibrosis after 29 yrs of employment as a dental technician. He subsequently developed adenocarcinoma of the lung. Diffuse interstitial fibrosis was seen using light microscopy. Neutron activation analysis of non-neoplastic lung tissue demonstrated high levels of chromium and cobalt suggesting the possibility of a chromium-cobalt alloy pneumoconiosis.
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Respiratory Journal |
Volume | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 1227-1229 |
ISSN | 0904-1850 |
Publication status | Published - 1990 |