A Case of Caplan's Syndrome with Silicosis / 대한산업의학회지
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
;
: 160-164, 2008.
Artigo
em Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-209377
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Caplan originally described a condition, now reffered to as Caplan's syndrome or Caplan's disease, where progressive massive fibrosis was exhibited by coal miners with multiple pulmonary nodules, and rheumatoid arthritis. This syndrome is very rare in Korea. CASE REPORT The patient was a 49-year old male, with occupational history as a stonemason for 25 years. Silicosis was diagnosed by chest X-ray, while rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed by immunological examination. Caplan's syndrome was confirmed based on these findings, occupational history, and clinical symptoms.DISCUSSION:
The authors report on the patient's Caplan's syndrome, with a particular focus on his silicosis.
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DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Pneumoconiose
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Artrite Reumatoide
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Silicose
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Tórax
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Fibrose
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Síndrome de Caplan
/
Carvão Mineral
/
Nódulos Pulmonares Múltiplos
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Coreia (Geográfico)
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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