Pleural plaques and the role of exposure to mineral particles in the Asbestos Post-Exposure Survey.

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Date publication

février 2023

Journal

Chest

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr THAON Isabelle


Tous les auteurs :
Paris C, Thaon I, Laurent F, Saade A, Andujar P, Brochard P, Benoist J, Clin B, Ferretti G, Gislard A, Gramond C, Wild P, Lacourt A, Delva F, Pairon JC

Résumé

Previous studies have inconsistently reported associations between Refractory Ceramic Fibers (RCF) or Mineral Wool Fibers (MWF) and the presence of pleural plaques (PP). Moreover, all these studies were based on Chest X-Ray, known to be associated with a poor sensitivity for the diagnosis of PP.

Mots clés

asbestos, epidemiology, exposure, mineral wool fibres, occupational, pleural plaques, refractory ceramic fibres, silica

Référence

Chest. 2023 02 9;: