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Unusual course of beryllium lung disease. 1979

P J Rees

The cases of two patients with beryllium disease of the lung are reported in which acute exposure produced immediate symptoms and progressed to chronic disease with no latent period.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007961 Leukocyte Migration-Inhibitory Factors Protein factor(s) released by sensitized lymphocytes (and possibly other cells) that inhibit the movement of LEUKOCYTES, especially polymorphonuclear cells, away from their site of release. Assays for these factors are used as tests for cellular immunity. Two of the common assays are the LEUKOCYTE MIGRATION CAPILLARY TUBE TECHNIQUE (LMCT) and the LEUKOCYTE MIGRATION AGAROSE TEST (LMAT). Migration-Inhibition Factors, Leukocyte,Leukocyte Migration-Inhibition Factors,Migration-Inhibitory Factors, Leukocyte,Factors, Leukocyte Migration-Inhibition,Factors, Leukocyte Migration-Inhibitory,Leukocyte Migration Inhibition Factors,Leukocyte Migration Inhibitory Factors,Migration Inhibition Factors, Leukocyte,Migration Inhibitory Factors, Leukocyte
D008168 Lung Either of the pair of organs occupying the cavity of the thorax that effect the aeration of the blood. Lungs
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D001607 Berylliosis A form of pneumoconiosis caused by inhaled rare metal BERYLLIUM or its soluble salts which are used in a wide variety of industry including alloys, ceramics, radiographic equipment, and vacuum tubes. Berylliosis is characterized by an acute inflammatory reaction in the upper airway leading to BRONCHIOLITIS; PULMONARY EDEMA; and pneumonia. Beryllium Disease,Beryllioses
D012882 Skin Tests Epicutaneous or intradermal application of a sensitizer for demonstration of either delayed or immediate hypersensitivity. Used in diagnosis of hypersensitivity or as a test for cellular immunity. Skin Test,Test, Skin,Tests, Skin

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