Open AccessSarcoid‐resembling granulomatous lung disease secondary to occupational magnetite iron dust exposure
Author(s) -
Xiao Lewis,
Kookana Anil,
McClure Robert,
Heraganahally Subash
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.331
Subject(s) - sarcoidosis , medicine , granulomatous inflammation , magnetite , lung , pathology , granuloma , interstitial lung disease , granulomatous disease , dermatology , metallurgy , materials science
Non‐caseating granulomatous pulmonary conditions resembling sarcoidosis secondary to industrial/occupation exposure to magnetite iron ore dusts have been rarely documented in the literature. This is a case report of a 58‐year‐old blast crew member involved in iron ore/magnetite mining who presented with a 12‐month history of chronic dry cough. High‐resolution computed tomography revealed bilateral interstitial opacities. Lung biopsy demonstrated sarcoid‐like granulomatous inflammation. Oral corticosteroid treatment improved the cough. Radiological features did not resolve despite treatment and yet remained stable following no subsequent exposure to iron mining dust.