Asbestosis, laryngeal carcinoma, and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma in an insulation worker.
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چکیده
Asbestos associated diseases consist of both benign and malignant conditions. A rare constellation of asbestosis, laryngeal carcinoma, and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma occurring in a patient with long term occupational exposure to airborne asbestos fibres is presented. The observation illustrates the powerful disease-causing potential of occupational exposure to asbestos. A brief discussion of multiple primary neoplasms associated with exposure to asbestos is also presented.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of industrial medicine
دوره 48 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991