High Risk of Malignant Mesothelioma and Pleural Plaques in Subjects Born Close to Ophiolites

Bayram M., Dongel I., Bakan N. D., YALÇIN H., Cevit R., Dumortier P., ...Daha Fazla

CHEST, cilt.143, sa.1, ss.164-171, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 143 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1378/chest.11-2727
  • Dergi Adı: CHEST
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.164-171
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.