Malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk of developing malignant mesothelioma. The cancer typically develops 20 to 40 years after a person's initial exposure to asbestos. In the United States 18,068 deaths in the United States were attributable to malignant mesothelioma from 1999 to 2005 according to a study by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).[1]
See also
Mesothelioma, which may also be benign
External links
- Asbestos topic page from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Malignant mesothelioma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
References
- ^ NIOSH Publication No. 2008-143: The Work-Related Lung Disease Surveillance Report, 2007, Section 7. Accessed June 9, 2009.
This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.
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