Could development of malignant mesothelioma be induced by Yersinia enterocolitica infection?
Two out of 458 hospitalized patients with Yersinia enterocolitica infection developed malignant mesothelioma of pleura viz. pericard; both died after a few months. Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura is commonly related to asbestos exposure, whereas pericardiac mesothelioma is an extremely uncommon neoplasm. The possible promotion of malignant mesothelioma by the Yersinia enterocolitica infection should not be disregarded, as the infection may launch chronic immunological reactions resembling those observed among asbestos workers.
Saebø
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Institute of Surgery, University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Elgjo
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Lassen
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008954:Models, Biological; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D015009:Yersinia Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D015008:Yersinia enterocolitica