The carcinogenic risk of exposure to sulphuric acid fumes from lead acid batteries.
Prolonged exposure to sulphuric acid fumes is associated with an increased risk of developing laryngeal carcinoma. Lead acid batteries are a potential source of these fumes. We present a case of an electric fork lift truck driver who developed laryngeal carcinoma as a result of such exposure.
Houghton
D J
DJ
Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
White
P S
PS
D000368:Aged; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013464:Sulfuric Acids / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013464:Sulfuric Acids