Siderosis

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Siderosis is the deposition of iron in tissue.

When used without qualification, it usually refers to an environmental disease of the lung.

Also Siderosis Bulbi, Deposition of iron in the bulb Causing night blindness

Iron oxide present in welding material, foundries, iron ore mining.

Similar in pathophysiology to Asbestosis

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