Aetiology of mesothelioma other than mineral fibres: hereditary factors and viruses

M. Carbone (Honolulu, Hi, United States of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Malignant pleural mesothelioma: new aspects in treatment and aetiology
Session: Malignant pleural mesothelioma: new aspects in treatment and aetiology
Session type: Symposium
Number: 2717
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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