Analysis and interpretation of inorganic mineral particles in "lung" tissues

Mineral analysis of tissue specimens has provided very useful information in pathological conditions associated with occupational exposures to mineral particles, particularly when combined with epidemiological information. Most of the data have been related to exposures to fibrous particles such as...

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Published in:Thorax 1996-03, Vol.51 (3), p.327-334
Main Authors: Gibbs, A R, Pooley, F D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid - chemistry
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Lung - chemistry
Lung Diseases - metabolism
Medical sciences
Minerals - analysis
Occupational Diseases - metabolism
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
Respiratory system
Specimen Handling
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Summary:Mineral analysis of tissue specimens has provided very useful information in pathological conditions associated with occupational exposures to mineral particles, particularly when combined with epidemiological information. Most of the data have been related to exposures to fibrous particles such as asbestos. More investigations of this nature are required in diseases associated with exposure to non-fibrous particles. In the future it is likely that these types of investigation will be extended into the effects of pollutants.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.51.3.327