Polybrominated biphenyl exposure and human cancer: Report of a case and public health implications

Journal Article · Wed May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Toxicology and Industrial Health; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/074823379100700305· OSTI ID:5929061

Sherman, J D

This is a human case report of documented exposure to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), with serial PBB determinations, obtained over an 11 year period, and signs and symptoms characteristic of PBB exposure, culminating in cancer. No epidemiological studies of PBB and cancer are available, but structure-activity relationships and animal studies were predictive of malignancy. The patient did not have the risk factors of alcoholism or cigarette smoking.

• OSTI ID: 5929061
• Journal Information: Toxicology and Industrial Health; (United States), Journal Name: Toxicology and Industrial Health; (United States) Vol. 7:3; ISSN TIHEE; ISSN 0748-2337
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
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CARCINOGENESIS
DISEASES
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE
HYDROCARBONS
NEOPLASMS
ORGANIC BROMINE COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS
PATHOGENESIS
PUBLIC HEALTH
RISK ASSESSMENT