Retroperitoneal silicosis mimicking pancreatic carcinoma in an Alpine miner with chronic lung silicosis. Issue 6 (June 1992)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tschopp, J M; Rossini, M J; Richon, C A; Letovanec, N; Joris, F; Frey, J G; Kaelin, R M
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 47:Issue 6(1992)
• Page Start: 480
• Page End: 481
• Publication Date: 1992-06
• Subjects: Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.47.6.480
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : A miner, known to have had lung silicosis for 30 years, was investigated for abdominal pain. A retroperitoneal mass was found, in which histological examination showed an inflammatory reaction to silica.