Sarcoid-resembling granulomatous lung disease secondary to occupational magnetite iron dust exposure.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Lewis Xiao, Anil Kookana, Robert McClure, Subash Heraganahally
• Journal: Respirology case reports (Respirol Case Rep) Vol. 6 Issue 6 Pg. e00331 (Aug 2018) ISSN: 2051-3380 [Print] United States
• PMID: 29850020 (Publication Type: Case Reports)