Siderosis
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| ICD-10 | J63.4 |
|---|---|
| ICD-9 | 503 |
Siderosis is the deposition of iron in tissue.
When used without qualification, it usually refers to an environmental disease of the lung.
Causative agent – Iron oxide present in welding material, foundaries, iron ore mining.
Similar in pathophysiology to Asbestosis
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