Silicosis due to artificial stone (AS) has emerged over the last decade as an increasing global issue. We report the first eight UK cases. All were men; median age was 34 years (range 27–56) and median stone dust exposure was 12.5 years (range 4–40) but in 4 cases was 4–8 years. One is deceased; two were referred for lung transplant assessment. All cases were dry cutting and polishing AS worktops with inadequate safety measures. Clinical features of silicosis can closely mimic sarcoidosis. UK cases are likely to increase, with urgent action needed to identify cases and enforce regulations.

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人造石硅肺病：英国案例系列


人造石 (AS) 引起的硅肺病在过去十年中已成为一个日益严重的全球性问题。我们报告英国前八例病例。都是男人；中位年龄为 34 岁（范围 27-56），中位石尘暴露时间为 12.5 岁（范围 4-40），但有 4 例病例为 4-8 岁。一人已故；两人被转介进行肺移植评估。所有案例均为干式切割和抛光 AS 工作台面，安全措施不足。矽肺的临床特征与结节病非常相似。英国的病例可能会增加，需要采取紧急行动来识别病例并执行法规。