title: Asbestosis in Malaysia: report on first two cases.
abstract: The first two cases of asbestosis in Malaysia are reported. Both had considerable occupational exposure to asbestos dust in the past, with a long latency period exceeding 30 years. One case presented with distinctive clinical and radiological features, while the other case was only confirmed by histological diagnosis. The usefulness of modern investigation techniques such as CT scan in the diagnosis of asbestosis is also illustrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Rampal
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joginder
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Bakar
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Chan
authors.forename: T N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Vivek
mesh_terms: D001195:Asbestosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008296:Malaysia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed