Malignant pleural mesothelioma caused by environmental exposure to asbestos or erionite in Turkey: a retrospective analysis

D. Ernam, F. Atalay, S. Atikcan (Ankara, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session: Mesothelioma and malignant pleural effusion
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1734
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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D. Ernam, F. Atalay, S. Atikcan (Ankara, Turkey). Malignant pleural mesothelioma caused by environmental exposure to asbestos or erionite in Turkey: a retrospective analysis. Eur Respir J 2002; 20: Suppl. 38, 1734

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