Asbestosis and asbestos fibers documented in pleural and lymph node biopsies (bx) and autopsy lung associated with mesothelioma and lung cancer in two co-workers with sole exposure to asbestiform talc

I. Tolocica, C. Thakral, B. Burnett, J. Abraham (Syracuse, NY, Cardiff, CA, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Inorganic dust "old timers and new kids on the block"
Session: Inorganic dust "old timers and new kids on the block"
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1022
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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