RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Pulmonary fibrosis in an individual occupationally exposed to inhaled indium-tin oxide
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 200
OP 204
DO 10.1183/09031936.04.10012704
VO 25
IS 1
A1 S. Homma
A1 A. Miyamoto
A1 S. Sakamoto
A1 K. Kishi
A1 N. Motoi
A1 K. Yoshimura
YR 2005
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/25/1/200.abstract
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.