Malignant Mesothelioma after Household Exposure to Asbestos
Joint Authors
Bhatti, Ravinder Pal
Saba, Raya
Nwankwo, Nwabundo
Mirrakhimov, Aibek E.
Aronu, Godson Nnamdi
Kwatra, Shawn G.
Iroegbu, Nkemakolam A.
Barbaryan, Aram
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive cancer that has been closely linked to asbestos exposure.
Initially recognized as an occupational cancer in male workers, MM was later found to occur in their family members as well.
We report the case of an 89-year-old female who presented with abdominal distention, pain, and findings consistent with malignant ascites.
Family history was significant for fatal mesothelioma in her husband of 40 years, who was a worker at a tile factory.
The diagnosis of MM was confirmed on pathologic examination of the omental core biopsy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saba, Raya& Aronu, Godson Nnamdi& Bhatti, Ravinder Pal& Mirrakhimov, Aibek E.& Nwankwo, Nwabundo& Barbaryan, Aram…[et al.]. 2013. Malignant Mesothelioma after Household Exposure to Asbestos. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saba, Raya…[et al.]. Malignant Mesothelioma after Household Exposure to Asbestos. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Saba, Raya& Aronu, Godson Nnamdi& Bhatti, Ravinder Pal& Mirrakhimov, Aibek E.& Nwankwo, Nwabundo& Barbaryan, Aram…[et al.]. Malignant Mesothelioma after Household Exposure to Asbestos. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481590