Early signs of pneumoconiosis in a dental technician in Italy: a case report

Early signs of pneumoconiosis in a dental technician in Italy: a case report

Abstract Background Dental technicians are at high risk of pneumoconiosis, usually driven by inhalation of mixed dusts, including metals. An etiological diagnosis is not easy to be performed, particularly in advanced stages. Case presentation We describe the case of an early pneumoconiosis occurring...

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Main Authors: Mara Maria Tiraboschi, Emma Sala, Matteo Ferroni, Andrea Tironi, Andrea Borghesi, Maria Enrica Gilberti, Paolo Ceruti, Emanuele Sansone, Giuseppe De Palma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Dental technician
Metals
Pneumoconiosis
Occupational disease
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01721-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01721-1

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