Pulmonary talcosis

Pulmonary talcosis
Classification and external resources

Pulmonary talcosis. H&E stain.
ICD-10 J62.0
ICD-9 502
DiseasesDB 34117

Pulmonary talcosis, less specifically referred to as talcosis, is a pulmonary disorder caused by talc.

It has been related to silicosis resulting from inhalation of talc and silicates. It is also tied to heroin use where talc might be used as an adulterant to increase weight and street value.[1] It is one of several noted associations and possible risks of heroin use.[2]

References

  1. ^ "...For example, the injection of talc-diluted heroin causes talcosis..." Obstetric anesthesia: principles and practice. By David H. Chestnut
  2. ^ Davis, LL. (Dec 1983). "Pulmonary "mainline" granulomatosis: talcosis secondary to intravenous heroin abuse with characteristic x-ray findings of asbestosis.". J Natl Med Assoc 75 (12): 1225–8. PMC 2561715. PMID 6655726. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=2561715.