PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Homma, S.
AU  - Miyamoto, A.
AU  - Sakamoto, S.
AU  - Kishi, K.
AU  - Motoi, N.
AU  - Yoshimura, K.
TI  - Pulmonary fibrosis in an individual occupationally exposed to inhaled indium-tin oxide
AID  - 10.1183/09031936.04.10012704
DP  - 2005 Jan 01
TA  - European Respiratory Journal
PG  - 200--204
VI  - 25
IP  - 1
4099  - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/25/1/200.short
4100  - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/25/1/200.full
SO  - Eur Respir J2005 Jan 01; 25
AB  - Despite the increasing industrial use of indium-tin oxide (ITO) to manufacture flat-panel displays, such as liquid-crystal displays or plasma display panels for televisions, little is known about the potential health hazard induced by occupational exposure to indium compounds. The current study describes a case of fibrotic lung disease that developed after a 4-yr exposure to ITO. The pathology of the lung demonstrated pulmonary fibrosis with the presence of cholesterol granulomas. In conclusion, more attention needs to be paid to the possible toxic effects of indium compounds, and maximum healthcare measures should be taken to protect industry workers from these toxicities.