Pneumoconiosis due to talc
Pneumoconiosis due to talc
Definition
Pneumoconiosis caused by exposure to talc. It is characterized by fibrosis and granulomatous changes in the lung parenchyma. Chest x-rays reveal diffuse lung opacities and pleural abnormalities.
Also known as talc pneumoconiosis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 10329 per MONDO
- ICD9 502 per MONDO
- NCIT C27026 per MONDO
- SCTID 73144008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0238377 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 |