Human pathology
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Hum. Pathol.
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The association of aluminum dusts and pulmonary fibrosis with emphysema in workers in the aluminum processing and manufacturing industries is well established. The early and minimal reactions of the lungs to the aluminum dusts are not known. ⋯ The granulomatous response in this patient was similar to that observed in rabbits following aluminum dust inhalation. Hypersensitivity or individual idiosyncrasy may play a role in the development of the pulmonary granulomas following exposure to aluminum.