A condition characterized by the presence of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS associated with a specific form of pneumoconiosis, often in coal miners and asbestos workers.
Synonyms: Caplan Syndrome, Caplan Syndromes, Caplan's Syndrome, Caplans Syndrome
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2009 (1984); 1963-1983 ,do not coordinate with OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES ,2009; see CAPLAN'S SYNDROME 1991-2008, see PNEUMOCONIOSIS 1984-1990, see CAPLAN'S SYNDROME 1963-1983
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D002205