Detection and qualitative identification of mineral fibers and particles in alveolar macrophages and BAL fluid by SEM and EDXA

M. Gilli, M. Iavarone, A. Ponticiello, A. Sanduzzi Zamparelli, F. Perna, M. Santonicola (Naples, Arco Felice, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pathophysiology of interstitial and vascular lung diseases
Session: Pathophysiology of interstitial and vascular lung diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3020

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