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Association of lymphocytic neoplasia and mesothelioma
Author(s) -
Efremidis Anna P.,
Waxman Jenny S.,
Chahinian A. Philippe
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19850301)55:5<1056::aid-cncr2820550522>3.0.co;2-v
Subject(s) - medicine , chronic lymphocytic leukemia , mesothelioma , asbestos , lymphoma , pathology , asbestosis , pleural disease , leukemia , immunology , respiratory disease , lung , materials science , metallurgy
Two lymphocytic neoplasms, chronic lymphocytic leukemia and poorly differentiated lymphoma, were detected in two patients who had nonoccupational exposure to asbestos. Both had a pleural mesothelioma subsequent to their initial presentation with lymphocytic neoplasm. Recent reports have suggested a possible association between asbestos exposure and lymphoproliferative neoplasms. Chronic antigenic stimulation by asbestos could predispose one to the immunoproliferative disorders seen in these patients. The possible significance of this relationship is discussed for future consideration.