Volume-based tomography for the diagnosis of incipient silicosis in former gold miners

Conclusion
Volume-based CT proved to be useful in the investigation of silicosis among individuals with a relevant exposure to silica, capturing diagnoses that had not been identified on X-rays. A response gradient of silicosis was showed by CT even in this population with ILO category 0 radiographs. It can be indicated based on quantitative and/or qualitative criteria of occupational exposure, especially considering the possibilities of low CT dosage.

Source: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - May 12, 2022 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Carneiro, A. P. S., da Silva, L. L., Silva, F. d. C. L., Hering, K. G., Algranti, E. Tags: Practice Source Type: research