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  • Title: Mica dust as a cause of severe pneumoconiosis.
    Author: Zinman C, Richards GA, Murray J, Phillips JI, Rees DJ, Glyn-Thomas R.
    Journal: Am J Ind Med; 2002 Feb; 41(2):139-44. PubMed ID: 11813219.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Mica exposure is frequent in mines, mills, agriculture, construction, and industry. This is a case report of possible mica pneumoconiosis. METHODS: Case report and description of pathology. Histology slides were subjected to spectroscopic examination. RESULTS: Fibrosis in the presence of mica, without evidence of silica was confirmed. CONCLUSIONS: This report indicates that mica exposure may result in mica pneumoconiosis.
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