Benign Asbestos-Related Disorders of the Pleura
<p>Asbestos is a generic term for six naturally occurring fibrous silicates that were used extensively in the twentieth century, primarily for their insulating properties. Following their introduction into the workplace, it was noted that a variety of benign and malignant diseases were caused by asb...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2025
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1232239 |
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| Summary: | <p>Asbestos is a generic term for six naturally occurring fibrous silicates that were used extensively in the twentieth century, primarily for their insulating properties. Following their introduction into the workplace, it was noted that a variety of benign and malignant diseases were caused by asbestos. These included a diffuse scarring disorder of the lungs termed “asbestosis,” as well as both lung cancer [<a href="#B1" class="ref-link" data-ref-style="bibr">1</a>] and mesothelioma [<a href="#B2" class="ref-link" data-ref-style="bibr">2</a>]. Although benign asbestos-related disorders of the pleura rarely cause symptoms or are life-threatening, they are markers of asbestos exposure that can be detected radiographically. They can enter into the differential diagnosis with malignancy, and as such, it is important to be cognizant of their features and how they are diagnosed.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-83635-157-3 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1012723 |