Tuberc Respir Dis.  2004 Nov;57(5):476-479.

A case of pulmonary siderosis confirmed by bronchoalveolar lavage and transbronchial lung biopsy

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea. jaehwa.cho@inha.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon, Korea.

Abstract

Pulmonary siderosis is one kind of pneumoconiosis, occurs from chronic inhalation of iron or iron oxide. Inhaled iron dust is deposited in the intra-alveolar spaces, which leads to radiological changes and respiratory symptoms. It is diagnosed by iron exposure history, radiological changes, and the evidence of intra-alveolar iron deposit. We have experienced a case of pulmonary siderosis which was confirmed by bronchoalveolar lavage and transbronchial lung biopsy, so report it with a review of literature.

Keyword

Pulmonary siderosis; Bronchoalveolar lavage; Transbronchial lung biopsy

MeSH Terms

Biopsy*
Bronchoalveolar Lavage*
Dust
Inhalation
Iron
Lung*
Pneumoconiosis
Siderosis*
Dust
Iron
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