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58. Silicosis: Difference between revisions

Created page with "'''Organ''': Lung + lymph nodes '''Description''': The lung parenchyme shows many black foci of anthracosis. In the hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes we can see anthracosis here too, but small greyish dots as well. '''Diagnosis''': Silicosis '''Causes''': * Occupational disease, silica dust inhalation '''Theory''': Several occupations are associated with exposure to silica dust, like miners and stone cutters. When these people inhale the dust, it will be eaten by..."
(Created page with "'''Organ''': Lung + lymph nodes '''Description''': The lung parenchyme shows many black foci of anthracosis. In the hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes we can see anthracosis here too, but small greyish dots as well. '''Diagnosis''': Silicosis '''Causes''': * Occupational disease, silica dust inhalation '''Theory''': Several occupations are associated with exposure to silica dust, like miners and stone cutters. When these people inhale the dust, it will be eaten by...")
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