Accelerated silicosis and silico‐tuberculosis: A difficult diagnosis
R. Khemakhem, Nedia Moussa, A. Kotti, W. Feki, Z. Mnif, Walid Feki, Samy Kammoun
Abstract
It is well established that exposure to respirable crystalline silica is associated with higher mortality. Such exposures are associated with an increased risk of silico-tuberculosis, silicosis, and other respiratory morbidities. We report two cases of accelerated silicosis, complicated with pulmonary tuberculosis and pulmonary infection.
Topics & Concepts
SilicosisMedicineTuberculosisPulmonary tuberculosisIn silicoIntensive care medicinePathologyBiochemistryGeneChemistryOccupational and environmental lung diseasesPleural and Pulmonary DiseasesOccupational exposure and asthma