In Rare Case, Pulmonary Hypertension Linked to Sarcoidosis Is Traced to Silica Dust Exposure
A study recently published in the journal European Respiratory Review reported the case of a man with pulmonary hypertension resulting from silica exposure-induced sarcoidosis. The report urges clinicians to be aware of this rare cause of pulmonary hypertension, in which specific analyses are needed to confirm a diagnosis.