Acute lung injury due to cadmium inhalation--a case report.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2006 Apr; 49(2): 265-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-75693
ABSTRACT
Heavy metal inhalation is a rare cause of acute lung injury. Among the various heavy metals, cadmium is more commonly known to cause acute lung injury. A case of accidental inhalation of cadmium fumes in a young male is presented. The incident occurred in local silver jewellery manufacturing unit.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Administration, Inhalation
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Humans
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Male
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Cadmium
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Cadmium Poisoning
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Occupational Exposure
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Fatal Outcome
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Adult
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Occupational Diseases
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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