A Rare Case of Pericardial Effusion in a Patient with Silicosis

Silicosis is an occupational lung disorder caused by inhalation of silica dust. It not only causes respiratory disorders but also affects other organs. We report an extremely rare case of silicosis complicated by pericarditis in an 83-year-old male. He had been working as a coal miner and was diagno...

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Main Authors: Kosuke Saku, Keisuke Yamamoto, Hironori Inoue, Masahiro Ueno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5068580
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