BACKGROUND: Mica exposure is frequent in mines, mills, agriculture, construction, and industry. This is a case report of possible mica pneumoconiosis. METHODS: Case report and description of pathology. Histology slides were subjected to spectroscopic examination. RESULTS: Fibrosis in the presence of mica, without evidence of silica was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS: This report indicates that mica exposure may result in mica pneumoconiosis. Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
BACKGROUND:Mica exposure is frequent in mines, mills, agriculture, construction, and industry. This is a case report of possible micapneumoconiosis. METHODS: Case report and description of pathology. Histology slides were subjected to spectroscopic examination. RESULTS:Fibrosis in the presence of mica, without evidence of silica was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS: This report indicates that mica exposure may result in micapneumoconiosis. Copyright 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Authors: E Algranti; A M Handar; P Dumortier; E M C Mendonça; G L Rodrigues; A M A Santos; T Mauad; M Dolhnikoff; P De Vuyst; P H N Saldiva; M A Bussacos Journal: Occup Environ Med Date: 2005-03 Impact factor: 4.402