Beryllium sensitization
Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 26 Feb 2019
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Bell D, Kang O, Beryllium sensitization. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 24 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-29105
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Article created:
4 May 2014,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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Last revised:
26 Feb 2019,
Daniel J Bell ◉
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Synonyms:
- Beryllium sensitization (BeS)
- Beryllium sensitization
Beryllium sensitization (BeS) is a process whereby individuals exposed to beryllium dust develop a hypersensitivity reaction to it. A sizable proportion of these individuals can progress to chronic beryllium lung disease with ongoing exposure.
References
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- 2. Newman LS, Lloyd J, Daniloff E. The natural history of beryllium sensitization and chronic beryllium disease. Environ. Health Perspect. 1997;104 Suppl 5: 937-43. Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- 3. Santo Tomas LH. Beryllium hypersensitivity and chronic beryllium lung disease. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2009;15 (2): 165-9. doi:10.1097/MCP.0b013e3283218341 - Pubmed citation
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