Anthracosilicosis
Anthracosilicosis
Definition
Fibrosis of the lung parenchyma caused by inhalation of carbon and silica dust. It manifests as shortness of breath.
Also identified as
- DOID 10324 per MONDO
- MESH D000874 per MONDO
- NCIT C34389 per MONDO
- SCTID 33548005 per MONDO
- UMLS C0003164 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 |