Asbestosis
Asbestosis | ||
ICD-10 | I01.0, I09.2, I30-I32 | |
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ICD-9 | 420.90 | |
DiseasesDB | 9820 | |
MeSH | C14.280.720 |
Asbestosis Microchapters |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Asbestosis from other Disorders
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | MRI | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
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