Publication: High Risk of Malignant Mesothelioma and Pleural Plaques in Subjects Born Close to Ophiolites
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Bayram, MEHMET
Döngel, Isa
Bakan, Nur Dilek
YALÇIN, HÜSEYİN
CEVIT, Ruhiye
Dumortier, Pascal
NEMERY, Benoit
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Background: Ophiolites, a special sequence of geologic rock units, are known sources of naturally occurring asbestos. The aim of this study was to test whether the occurrence of malignant mesothelioma (MM) or pleural plaques (PPs) in the province of Sivas, Turkey, is determined by the proximity of the patient-s birthplace to ophiolites and, if so, to establish the magnitude of the risk.
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Bayram M., Döngel I., Bakan N. D. , YALÇIN H., CEVIT R., Dumortier P., NEMERY B., -High Risk of Malignant Mesothelioma and Pleural Plaques in Subjects Born Close to Ophiolites-, CHEST, cilt.143, ss.164-171, 2013