[Pleural mesothelioma, asbestosis and silicosis following long-term exposure to talc dust].
A case report with pleural mesothelioma, asbestosis and silicosis after long time exposure to talc dust has been given. Pathological findings, professional exposure, diagnostic aspects, and medical assessment of disablement are described. The relationship between the diseases of lungs and the professional exposure to talc dust as well as the possibility of cause-distinction by co-working of pathologist and industrial hygienist are discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001195:Asbestosis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012829:Silicosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013627:Talc / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013627:Talc
Pleuramesotheliom, Asbestose und Silikose nach langjähriger Talkumexposition.