| Document ID (ISN) | 69827 |
| CIS number |
97-1566 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0091-6765 - Environmental Health Perspectives |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rossman M.D. |
| Title |
Chronic beryllium disease: Diagnosis and management |
| Bibliographic information |
Oct. 1996, Vol.104, Suppl.5, p.945-947. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
Chronic beryllium disease is a pulmonary granulomatosis. Individuals at risk include workers involved in beryllium extraction and in the production of metallic beryllium and beryllium products. Immunologic studies have demonstrated a cell-mediated response to beryllium. Diagnosis depends on the demonstration of pathologic changes (granuloma) and evidence that the granuloma were caused by hypersensitivity to beryllium. Using these criteria, diagnosis of the disease can now be made before the onset of clinical symptoms. Early diagnosis and treatment may lead to regression of symptoms and prevention of further progression of the disease. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
pulmonary granulomatosis; berylliosis; beryllium |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
autoimmunization; hypersensitivity; diagnosis |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Dust, aerosols and related diseases
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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| Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances
Pneumoconioses
Diseases of the respiratory system (except for pneumoconiosis & similar)
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