Successful lung transplantation for artificial stone-associated accelerated silicosis: a case report

• Published in: Industrial Health Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 209 - 214
• Main Authors: HSU, Shou-Chien, CHEN, Yun-Ju, FAN, Hao-Yi, WANG, Chih-Wei, LEE, Han-Jui, TSAO, Yu-Chung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Japan National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 01.01.2024; National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan; National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan (JNIOSH)
• Subjects: Adult; Artificial stone; Care and treatment; Case Report; Causes of; Development and progression; Exposure; Health aspects; Health risk assessment; Health risks; Humans; Lung diseases; Lung transplantation; Lung Transplantation - adverse effects; Lung transplants; Lungs; Male; Medical colleges; Medical materials; Medical records; Natural stone; Occupational diseases; Occupational exposure; Occupational Exposure - adverse effects; Occupational health; Patient outcomes; Patients; Pneumoconiosis; Pneumothorax; Pulmonary function tests; Pulmonary functions; Raw materials; Respiratory function; Silica; Silicon Dioxide; Silicosis; Silicosis - etiology; Transplantation; Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc; Taiwan; Natural stone; Pneumoconiosis; Artificial stone; Silicosis; Lung transplantation

This report focuses on the occupational health risks associated with the use of artificial stones containing high levels of crystalline silica in the production of kitchen countertops. It presents the case of a 43-yr-old man who developed severe silicosis due to his occupation involving cutting and...