Researchers at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital Zero in on Lung Diseases and Conditions (Constrictive pericarditis in a patient with fiberglass lung disease: a case report).
| Zdroj: | Heart Disease Weekly; 8/26/2024, p823-823, 1p |
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| Abstrakt: | A case report from Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital discusses the relationship between fiberglass lung disease and constrictive pericarditis. The report highlights the difficulty in diagnosing fiberglass lung disease due to its lesser-known nature compared to asbestosis. The case study involves a 66-year-old man who initially received a misdiagnosis of asbestosis but was later found to have chronic fibrosis caused by long-term exposure to fiberglass. The report emphasizes the importance of accurate exposure history and histopathological examinations for proper diagnosis. The researchers conclude that fiberglass can lead to inflammation of the pericardium, resulting in pericardial effusion and constrictive pericarditis. [Extracted from the article] |
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