The pathology of the lung in byssinotics. Issue 6 (December 1975)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Edwards, C; Macartney, J; Rooke, G; Ward, F
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 30:Issue 6(1975)
• Page Start: 612
• Page End: 623
• Publication Date: 1975-12
• Subjects: Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.30.6.612
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : A report of the gross and microscopic appearances in the lungs and the weights of the cardiac ventricles in 43 subjects receiving industrial benefit for byssinosis is presented. In 27 (63%) there was no significant emphysema, in 10 (23%) there were varying amounts of centrilobular emphysema, and panacinar emphysema was found in six (14%). Other changes were of non-specific nature, but most cases showed heavy black dust pigmentation, often associated with centrilobular dilatation of distal air spaces.