Fatal cadmium-induced pneumonitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A previously relatively healthy 78-year-old man was exposed to cadmium fumes during brazing with cadmium-containing silver solder. He developed severe chemical pneumonitis and died 25 d after exposure.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchopneumonia
- Cadmium Poisoning
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Respiratory Insufficiency