Homma S, Miyamoto A, Sakamoto S, Kishi K, Motoi N, Yoshimura K
Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Toranomon Hospital, Toranomon 2-2-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-8470, Japan.
Eur Respir J. 2005 Jan;25(1):200-4. doi: 10.1183/09031936.04.10012704.
Despite the increasing industrial use of indium-tin oxide (ITO) to manufacture flat-panel displays, such as liquid-crystal displays or plasma display panels for televisions, little is known about the potential health hazard induced by occupational exposure to indium compounds. The current study describes a case of fibrotic lung disease that developed after a 4-yr exposure to ITO. The pathology of the lung demonstrated pulmonary fibrosis with the presence of cholesterol granulomas. In conclusion, more attention needs to be paid to the possible toxic effects of indium compounds, and maximum healthcare measures should be taken to protect industry workers from these toxicities.
尽管氧化铟锡（ITO）在工业上越来越多地用于制造平板显示器，如用于电视的液晶显示器或等离子显示面板，但对于职业接触铟化合物所引发的潜在健康危害却知之甚少。当前的研究描述了一例在接触ITO四年后发生的纤维化肺病病例。肺部病理学显示存在伴有胆固醇肉芽肿的肺纤维化。总之，需要更加关注铟化合物可能的毒性作用，并应采取最大程度的医疗保健措施来保护产业工人免受这些毒性影响。
