Non-occupational pleural mesothelioma

Asbestos fibres is the only known cause of malignant mesothelioma (MM). The risk of MM is increased also by low and brief exposure. MM has a latency of 20-50 years. We report two cases of MM who were exposed to asbestos during do-it-yourself roof renovation including cutting and drilling in roof she...

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 177; no. 3; p. V09140480
Main Authors Petersen, Rolf, Petersen, Jonathan Aavang, Mikkelsen, Sigurd
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 12.01.2015
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Aged
Asbestos - adverse effects
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - chemically induced
Male
Mesothelioma - chemically induced
Mesothelioma, Malignant
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Pleural Neoplasms - chemically induced
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Summary:Asbestos fibres is the only known cause of malignant mesothelioma (MM). The risk of MM is increased also by low and brief exposure. MM has a latency of 20-50 years. We report two cases of MM who were exposed to asbestos during do-it-yourself roof renovation including cutting and drilling in roof sheeting containing asbestos. A detailed occupational history revealed no occupational exposure. The two cases demonstrate the importance of careful handling of products containing asbestos, with emphasis on avoidance of inhaling asbestos fibres.
ISSN:1603-6824