Saenghirunvattana, SCharoenpan, PBoonpucknavig, VSriurairatana, SApibal, S2009-05-272009-05-271991-08-01Saenghirunvattana S, Charoenpan P, Boonpucknavig V, Sriurairatana S, Apibal S. Silicosis in ceramic-industry workers with particular reference to the diagnostic value of bronchoalveolar lavage. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 1991 Aug; 74(8): 358-62http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/41662Chotmaihet Thangphaet.We could identify, via bronchoalveolar lavage, crystals in the lavage fluid and in the alveolar macrophages. Thus, BAL could be another method for diagnosing silicosis patients.engAdultBronchoalveolar Lavage FluidCeramicsHumansIndustryMacrophages, Alveolar --ultrastructureMaleSilicosis --etiologyCase Reports