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Case Reports
. 1977 May;70(5):626-8.
doi: 10.1097/00007611-197705000-00041.

Pulmonary talcosis as a result of massive aspiration of baby powder

T P Cruthirds, F H Cole, R N Paul
Case Reports

Pulmonary talcosis as a result of massive aspiration of baby powder

T P Cruthirds et al. South Med J. 1977 May.

Abstract

Progressive diffuse pulmonary fibrosis as a sequel to massive aspiration of baby powder (talc) is documented. The diagnosis should be considered in "idiopathic" pulmonary fibrosis in childhood and adult life.

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