Bauxite fibrosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Shaver's disease; corundum smelter's lung; bauxite lung; bauxite smelters' disease

Overview

Bauxite pneumoconiosis is a progressive form of pneumoconiosis caused by exposure to bauxite fumes which contain aluminium and silica particulates.

Epidemiology and Demographics

It is typically seen in workers involved in the smelting of bauxite to produce corundum.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Initially, the disease appears as alveolitis, and then progresses to emphysema. Patients may develop pneumothorax (collapsed lung).