The evaluation of the relationship between malignant mesothelioma and environmental asbestos exposure in Sivas

S. Berk, H. Yalçin, K. Epozturk, O.T. Dogan, Z. Seyfikli, I. Akkurt (Sivas, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Abestosis, silicosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Session: Abestosis, silicosis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4020
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases, Thoracic oncology

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