Pneumoconiosis
Pneumoconiosis
Definition
An occupational lung disorder caused by inhalation of dust particles. It is characterized by bilateral interstitial lung infiltrates. Representative examples include asbestosis, silicosis, anthracosis, and talc pneumoconiosis.
Also identified as
- DOID 10316 per MONDO
- ICD9 505 per MONDO
- MESH D011009 per MONDO
- NCIT C26861 per MONDO
- Orphanet 182098 per MONDO
- SCTID 40122008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0032273 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |