Silicosis Epidemic among Engineered Stone Countertop Workers: Pictorial Review

Radiographics 2026

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Authors: Sundus S. Lateef, Andrea Oh, Jonathan H. Chung, Jane C. Fazio, Nader Kamangar, Sheiphali A. Gandhi, Robert J. Tallaksen, Károly Virágh
DOI: 10.1148/rg.250079
Cited by: 2
References: 45

Abstract

Silicosis, once considered a historical occupational disease, has re-emerged with the fabrication of engineered stone countertops and is linked to complications such as progressive massive fibrosis and pneumothorax.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Occupational and environmental lung diseases Occupational exposure and asthma Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiographics
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
46
Issue
3
Pages
e250079–e250079
Publication date
19 February 2026
Language
EN