title: [Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis of the testis. Here again asbestos?].
abstract: Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis is a fairly rare disease, but it seems to have become more common in the last few years, according to epidemiological data. At least 45 cases have been reported in medical literature, 29 of which originating from Anglo-Saxon countries. Asbestos is the aetiological factor that is becoming more apparent also in this location of mesothelioma. From Fligiel's first case to the latest published by Tyagi, there have been 11 established cases of exposure to asbestos, which is equivalent of at least 31.5% among those affected by the illness. In many cases, furthermore, this noxious substance has not even been investigated.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mirabella
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos
vernacular_title: Mesotelioma maligno della tunica vaginale propria del testicolo. Anche qui l'asbesto?