Asbestosis
ICD-10 Code
J61
Category
Respiratory
Asbestosis
Definition
A lung disorder caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. It results in fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. Signs and symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.
Also known as asbestos dust pneumoconiosis, asbestos pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, pneumoconiosis from asbestos dust — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10320 per MONDO
- ICD9 501 per MONDO
- MESH D001195 per MONDO
- NCIT C84573 per MONDO
- Orphanet 2302 per MONDO
- SCTID 22607003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0003949 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 |