Malignant mesothelioma (MM) in Metsovo, Greece from domestic use of tremolite asbestos; only one case since 2002

A. Gogali, C. Manda-Stachouli, M. Matthaiou, C. Koumpaniou, Y. Dalavanga, S. Constantopoulos, G. Daskalopoulos (Ioannina, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Mineral dusts and respiratory disease
Session: Mineral dusts and respiratory disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 471
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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