Korean Journal of Radiology

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Radiologic Diagnosis of Asbestosis in Korea

  • Cha, Yoon Ki (Department of Radiology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Jeung Sook (Department of Radiology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Yookyung (Department of Radiology, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Yoon Kyung (Department of Radiology, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University)
  • Received : 2015.11.06
  • Accepted : 2016.05.17
  • Published : 2016.09.01
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Abstract

Asbestosis is the most important change noted in the lung parenchyma after environmental and occupational exposure to asbestos fibers. It is characterized by diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis. In Korea, the incidence of asbestosis will continue to increase for many years to come and the government enacted the Asbestos Damage Relief Law in 2011 to provide compensation to those suffering from asbestos-related diseases. Radiologic evaluation is necessary for diagnosis of asbestosis, and radiologists play a key role in this process. Therefore, it is important for radiologists to be aware of the various imaging features of asbestosis.

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Supported by : Korea Ministry of Environment

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