Unraveling the Tapestry of Radiographic Evaluation in Pneumoconiosis: Exploring the Intricacies of the International Labor Organization Classification (2022) for Radiographic Evaluation
Radiographic assessment is pivotal in diagnosing pneumoconiosis, providing crucial insights into this occupational lung disease. However, amidst the complexities lies an intriguing question: Does the International Labor Organization (ILO) classification, in its latest iteration of 2022, genuinely offer an infallible framework and does it add more value to its previous edition? This comprehensive review embarks on a journey to unravel the intricacies woven within the ILO Classification, shedding light on its strengths and pitfalls. By exploring diverse literature and perspectives, this study uncovers the multifaceted tapestry of radiographic interpretation within the context of the ILO classification (2022), offering valuable insights into the nuances and challenges encountered when diagnosing pneumoconiosis. This examination holds immense significance for clinicians, radiologists, and occupational health practitioners, empowering them to make informed decisions and enhance the accuracy of pneumoconiosis diagnosis and management.
Authors
- Mainak Bardhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4106-409X)
- Priyanka Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7269-7130)
- Arkaprabha Sau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2307-3272)
- Soumik Ghosh
Institutions
- Baptist Hospital of Miami (US)
- All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health (IN)
- Government of West Bengal (IN)
- Baptist Health South Florida (US)
- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Comprehensive Health
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.25259/jch_28_2025
- Primary Topic
- Occupational and environmental lung diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00