Cytological detection of a peripheral lung carcinoma in a coke oven worker

Journal Article · Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · J. Occup. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5298082

Teplitz, R L; Belman, M J; Nathwani, B; Valco, Z; Yokota, S

OSHA mandated programs of pulmonary cytology among coke oven workers have resulted in detection of a number of unsuspected tumors. While it is too early to determine the eventual impact of these programs, this report describes the detection of a 0.3 cm peripheral lesion, believed to be the smallest identified by cytology. In addition to being diminutive, the tumor proved to be of the epidermoid type, unusual for the location. Further investigation is required to determine whether peripheral epidermoid neoplasms are associated with exposure to coke vapors.

• Research Organization: City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, CA
• OSTI ID: 5298082
• Journal Information: J. Occup. Med.; (United States), Vol. 22:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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