Classical asbestosis due to massive exposure to amphibole asbestos – An important subtype of asbestosis

K. Honma, M. Kitagawa, J. Philipps (Mibu, Toyama, Japan; Johannesburg, South Africa)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Mineral dusts and respiratory disease
Session: Mineral dusts and respiratory disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 479
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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