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Myong, Kim, and Lim: A Case of Caplan's Syndrome with Silicosis
Case Report
Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Korean Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2008; 20(2): 160-164.

Published online: 29 January 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35371/kjoem.2008.20.2.160

A Case of Caplan's Syndrome with Silicosis

Jun Pyo Myong, Kyeong Yeon Kim, Young Lim

Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

Department of Preventive Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.

nglim@catholic.ac.kr

Copyright © 2008 The Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Caplan originally described a condition, now reffered to as Caplan's syndrome or Caplan's disease, where progressive massive fibrosis was exhibited by coal miners with multiple pulmonary nodules, and rheumatoid arthritis. This syndrome is very rare in Korea.

CASE REPORT

The patient was a 49-year old male, with occupational history as a stonemason for 25 years. Silicosis was diagnosed by chest X-ray, while rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed by immunological examination. Caplan's syndrome was confirmed based on these findings, occupational history, and clinical symptoms.

DISCUSSION

The authors report on the patient's Caplan's syndrome, with a particular focus on his silicosis.

Keywords: Pneumoconiosis, Silicosis, Stonemason, Caplan's syndrome

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