Asbestosis in Malaysia: report on first two cases

Lim, H.H.; Rampal, K.G.; Joginder, S.; Bakar, C.M.; Chan, K.H.; Vivek, T.N.

Medical Journal of Malaysia 54(3): 364-367

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283
PMID: 11045065
Document Number: 504792
The first two cases of asbestosis in Malaysia are reported. Both had considerable occupational exposure to asbestos dust in the past, with a long latency period exceeding 30 years. One case presented with distinctive clinical and radiological features, while the other case was only confirmed by histological diagnosis. The usefulness of modern investigation techniques such as CT scan in the diagnosis of asbestosis is also illustrated.

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