Lung cancer probably related to talc exposure: a case report.
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چکیده
Industrial talc has been widely circulated in the world for a long time. The pure talc has little effects on humans, but inhalation of talc contaminated with asbestos can causes severe asbestos-related diseases such as lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma. Herein, we represent a case of lung cancer after occupational exposure to industrial talc in the rubber manufacturing industry.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Industrial health
دوره 51 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013