ICD-11 definition : Chronic beryllium disease also known as berylliosis is an occupational hypersensitivity
disorder caused by beryllium exposure at the workplace. It is characterised by non-caseating,
non-necrotising granulomata within affected organs, most frequently lung and skin.;
ICD-11 synonym : lung fibrosis with berylliosis; beryllium disease;
Chronic beryllium disease also known as berylliosis is an occupational hypersensitivity
disorder caused by beryllium exposure at the workplace. It is characterised by non-caseating,
non-necrotising granulomata within affected organs, most frequently lung and skin.