| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8432978 | Cancer Epidemiology | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The higher frequency of pleural plaques in PEM cases confirm the association between asbestos and peritoneal mesothelioma. The higher proportions of asbestosis and of past employment in the asbestos-cement sector among PEM cases suggest a possible role of high exposures to asbestos in the peritoneal mesothelioma genesis.
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Authors
Carolina Mensi, Marco Mendola, Barbara Dallari, Maryam Sokooti, Ramin Tabibi, Luciano Riboldi, Dario Consonni,