Journal article
Interstitial pulmonary disease and aluminum trihydrate exposure: A single case report and detailed workplace analysis
American journal of industrial medicine, Vol.67(3), pp.274-286
03/2024
DOI: 10.1002/ajim.23564
PMID: 38253412
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Abstract
Abstract Exposure to aluminum compounds is clearly associated with pulmonary function decrements, and several animal models document possible mechanisms of aluminum‐ compound‐induced pulmonary toxicity. Nevertheless, disagreements remain about the precise mechanism by which exposures lead to damage. We present a strong case for attributing a case of interstitial pulmonary disease to occupational exposure to aluminum trihydrate. This report follows a 2014 publication of another case of interstitial pulmonary disease following a similar exposure. Our patient eventually underwent double lung transplantation nearly 5 years postexposure. Detailed pulmonary particulate elemental analysis suggested that aluminum metal, including aluminum trihydrate, was the most likely cause. A detailed assessment of the worker's relevant occupational exposures accompanies this case report.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Interstitial pulmonary disease and aluminum trihydrate exposure: A single case report and detailed workplace analysis
- Creators
- Claudia Corwin - University of IowaHillary Waterhouse - New York State Department of HealthJerrold L. Abraham - SUNY Upstate Medical UniversitySoma Sanyal - SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityJudith A. Crawford - SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityMatthew Caddell - Health CenterMichael J. Hodgson - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of industrial medicine, Vol.67(3), pp.274-286
- DOI
- 10.1002/ajim.23564
- PMID
- 38253412
- NLM abbreviation
- Am J Ind Med
- ISSN
- 0271-3586
- eISSN
- 1097-0274
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 01/22/2024
- Date published
- 03/2024
- Academic Unit
- Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational Medicine; Occupational and Environmental Health; International Programs; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984548466502771
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