Dudek W, Walusiak J, Wittczak T
Kliniki Chorób Zawodowych Instytutu Medycyny Pracy im. prof. J. Nofera w Łodzi.
Med Pr. 2001;52(6):471-8.
Beryllium is a metal used in different branches of industry. Inhalation is the most common way of exposure. Beryllium shows a high affinity to the lung tissue. It may act as toxic, carcinogenic and immunological agent. Chronic beryllium disease (CDB) is very difficult to diagnose because of its similarity to sarcoidosis. The lymphocyte proliferation assay is a very helpful test in CBD diagnosis. It seems reasonable to include this test into the body of the standard diagnostic procedures in workers exposed to beryllium. Early detection of hypersensitivity to beryllium, before CBD symptoms occur will allow to minimize adverse health effects.
铍是一种应用于不同工业领域的金属。吸入是最常见的接触途径。铍对肺组织表现出高度亲和力。它可能作为有毒、致癌和免疫制剂起作用。慢性铍病（CDB）因其与结节病相似而很难诊断。淋巴细胞增殖试验在CDB诊断中是一项非常有用的检测。将该检测纳入接触铍工人的标准诊断程序中似乎是合理的。在CDB症状出现之前早期检测对铍的超敏反应将有助于将不良健康影响降至最低。
