Chronic berylliosis

The authors describe the case of a patient with chronic berylliosis, affecting the lungs and lymph nodes. The pathogenesis and pathological anatomy of the disease is reviewed, calling attention to the differential diagnosis and the histological classification. This case corresponds to Group II of Fr...

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Published inBritish journal of diseases of the chest Vol. 67; no. 4; pp. 308 - 314
Main Authors Matilla, A., Galera, H., Pascual, E., Carapeto, R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.1973
Subjects
Arteriosclerosis - complications
Autopsy
Beryllium - adverse effects
Cardiomegaly - complications
Diagnosis, Differential
Granuloma - chemically induced
Humans
Lung - pathology
Lung Diseases - chemically induced
Lung Diseases - complications
Lung Diseases - pathology
Lymph Nodes - pathology
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - chemically induced
Stomach Ulcer - complications
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Summary:The authors describe the case of a patient with chronic berylliosis, affecting the lungs and lymph nodes. The pathogenesis and pathological anatomy of the disease is reviewed, calling attention to the differential diagnosis and the histological classification. This case corresponds to Group II of Freiman and Hardy's classifications, with abundant granulomas and minimal cell interstitial infiltration.
ISSN:0007-0971
1878-2426
DOI:10.1016/S0007-0971(73)80003-8