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Mesothelioma risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most potent risk factor in the development of mesothelioma is asbestos exopsure. Other risk factors include erionite-fibre exposure, Simian virus 40, and radiation exposure.[1]
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- The most potent risk factor in the development of mesothelioma is asbestos exopsure.[1]
- Other risk factors include erionite-fibre exposure, Simian virus 40, and radiation exposure.[1]
- Specific risk factors for multicystic mesothelioma include:[2]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mesothelioma. Dr Bruno Di Muzio and A.Prof Frank Gaillard et al.Radiopaedia 2016. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/mesothelioma. Accessed on 13th January, 2016
- ↑ Risk factors for multicystic mesothelioma. Dr Aditya Shetty and Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al. Radiopaedia 2016. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/multicystic-mesothelioma. Accessed on February 13, 2016
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