1991 Volume 14 Issue 2 Pages 181-185
Progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS) developing after fifteen years exposure to asbestos and silicon is reported.
The patient was a 53 year-old male, was in building contractor.
Since 38 years-old, he was in contact with asbestos and silicon.
Raynaud's phenomenon, sclerodactyly and arthritis were detected at 51 years-old.
At 53 years-old, shortenen of breath upon effort was detected.
He was admitted to Juntendo University Hospital because these symptoms did not improve.
At admission, Velcro role was audible bilaterally at the lower chest and lung fibrosis was recognized by TBLB.
By skin biopsy of the anterior chest skin and finger, the diagnosis of PSS was made.
The relationship between PSS and exposure to asbestos and silicon was of interest and discussion was made.
