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Progressive plasterer's pneumoconiosis complicated by fibrotic interstitial pneumonia: a case report.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Although the prevalence of pneumoconiosis has been decreasing due to improvements in working conditions and regular health examinations, occupational hygiene measures are still being established. Plasterers encounter a number of hazardous materials that may be inhaled in the absence of sufficient protection. CASE PRESENTATION:A 64-year-old man who plastered without any dust protection for more than 40?years was referred to our hospital with suspected interstitial pneumonia. Mixed dust pneumoconiosis and an unusual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern with fibroblastic foci were diagnosed by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, and an elemental analysis detected elements included in plaster work materials. Despite the cessation of plaster work and administration of nintedanib, the patient developed advanced respiratory failure. CONCLUSION:Plasterers are at an increased risk of pneumoconiosis and may have a poor prognosis when complicated by the UIP pattern. Thorough dust protection and careful monitoring are needed.

SUBMITTER: Kurosaki F

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6323823 | biostudies-other | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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Progressive plasterer's pneumoconiosis complicated by fibrotic interstitial pneumonia: a case report.

Kurosaki Fumio F Takemura Tamiko T Bando Masashi M Kuroki Tomonori T Numao Toshio T Moriyama Hiroshi H Hagiwara Koichi K

BMC pulmonary medicine 20190107 1

<h4>Background</h4>Although the prevalence of pneumoconiosis has been decreasing due to improvements in working conditions and regular health examinations, occupational hygiene measures are still being established. Plasterers encounter a number of hazardous materials that may be inhaled in the absence of sufficient protection.<h4>Case presentation</h4>A 64-year-old man who plastered without any dust protection for more than 40 years was referred to our hospital with suspected interstitial pneumo ...[more]

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Progressive plasterer's pneumoconiosis complicated by fibrotic interstitial pneumonia: a case report.

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Progressive plasterer's pneumoconiosis complicated by fibrotic interstitial pneumonia: a case report.

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