Mesothelioma information

It has been known for 30 years that malignant Mesothelioma is usually associated with exposure to asbestos, although in 10% of cases there may be no clear history of occupational or environmental exposure. It is very important to take a careful occupational history as this may affect the patient ability to obtain compensation. Asbestos was widely used in a number of industrial and manufacturing process and as a building material and adequate controls over its use were not in place in the United kingdom until 1970s. The occupations most often associated with asbestos exposure and Mesothelioma. There may be a very long interval, up to fifty years between the known exposure and the development of the tumor.

Asbestos has different crystalline forms but it appears that amphiboles with linear fibers, particularly crocidolite Cause Mesothelioma.

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