title: The carcinogenic risk of exposure to sulphuric acid fumes from lead acid batteries.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Houghton
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D013464:Sulfuric Acids