Silica-associated systemic sclerosis occurring after an occupational exposure to arc welding

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Abstract

Crystalline silica-associated systemic sclerosis can occur in people operating arc welding. Diffuse scleroderma was diagnosed in a 57-year old plumber-welder suffering from inflammatory polyarthralgias, Raynaud’s phenomenon, sclerodactyly, diffuse cutaneous scleroderma, telangiectasias, esophageal damage, pulmonary arterial hypertension and pulmonary fibrosis associated with the presence of anti-nucleosome antibodies. During his professional activity the patient was frequently exposed to high atmospheric concentrations of crystalline silica generated by arc-welding. The diagnosis of Erasmus syndrome associated with systemic sclerosis and pulmonary silicosis was retained. A report of work-related illness (table 17 in Tunisia) was made.

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Alaya, Z., Kalboussi, H., Osman, W., Naouar, N., Zeglaoui, H., & Bouajina, E. (2016). Silica-associated systemic sclerosis occurring after an occupational exposure to arc welding. Pan African Medical Journal, 25. https://doi.org/10.11604/PAMJ.2016.25.70.10390

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