Virchows Archiv,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
485(2), P. 173 - 195
Published: July 20, 2024
Abstract
Occupational
lung/thoracic
diseases
are
a
major
global
public
health
issue.
They
comprise
diverse
spectrum
of
conditions
with
complex
pathology,
most
which
arise
following
chronic
heavy
workplace
exposures
to
various
mineral
dusts,
metal
fumes,
or
inhaled
organic
particulate
reactions.
Many
occupational
lung
could
become
irreversible;
thus
accurate
diagnosis
is
mandatory
minimize
dust
exposure
and
consequently
reduce
damage
the
respiratory
system.
Lung
biopsy
usually
required
when
history
inconsistent
imaging,
in
case
unusual
new
exposures,
unexpected
malignancy,
cases
there
claims
for
personal
injury
legal
compensation.
In
this
paper,
we
provide
an
overview
frequent
focus
on
pathological
diagnosis.
This
paper
that
summarizes
expert
opinion
from
group
European
pathologists,
together
contributions
other
specialists
who
crucial
management
these
diseases.
Indeed,
tight
collaboration
all
involved
workup
as
many
misdiagnosed
go
unrecognized.
document
provides
guide
pathologists
practice
facilitate
disease.
The
review
article
reports
relevant
topics
discussed
during
educational
course
held
by
active
members
Pulmonary
Pathology
Working
Group
Society
Pathology.
was
endorsed
University
Padova
“winter
school”
(selected
project
call
“Shaping
World-class
University”
2022).
Virchows Archiv,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
485(2), P. 173 - 195
Published: July 20, 2024
Abstract
Occupational
lung/thoracic
diseases
are
a
major
global
public
health
issue.
They
comprise
diverse
spectrum
of
conditions
with
complex
pathology,
most
which
arise
following
chronic
heavy
workplace
exposures
to
various
mineral
dusts,
metal
fumes,
or
inhaled
organic
particulate
reactions.
Many
occupational
lung
could
become
irreversible;
thus
accurate
diagnosis
is
mandatory
minimize
dust
exposure
and
consequently
reduce
damage
the
respiratory
system.
Lung
biopsy
usually
required
when
history
inconsistent
imaging,
in
case
unusual
new
exposures,
unexpected
malignancy,
cases
there
claims
for
personal
injury
legal
compensation.
In
this
paper,
we
provide
an
overview
frequent
focus
on
pathological
diagnosis.
This
paper
that
summarizes
expert
opinion
from
group
European
pathologists,
together
contributions
other
specialists
who
crucial
management
these
diseases.
Indeed,
tight
collaboration
all
involved
workup
as
many
misdiagnosed
go
unrecognized.
document
provides
guide
pathologists
practice
facilitate
disease.
The
review
article
reports
relevant
topics
discussed
during
educational
course
held
by
active
members
Pulmonary
Pathology
Working
Group
Society
Pathology.
was
endorsed
University
Padova
“winter
school”
(selected
project
call
“Shaping
World-class
University”
2022).