Περίληψη:
Endemic PCs and high incidence of malignant mesothelioma from household
use of asbestos have been reported in Metsovo in northwestern Greece
(”Metsovo lung”). In the present study, we present similar
findings in six more areas of Greece. Like Metsovo, all these areas are
located within ophiolite belts. Like Metsovo, material similar to
“Metsovo whitewash” has been used for various domestic uses.
Asbestos fibers (chrysotile, antigorite and tremolite) were found in
three of the six areas. Also, in two, MPM has been diagnosed. These
findings suggest that “Metsovo lung” occurs in several areas of
Greece and has similar etiology and epidemiology.
Συγγραφείς:
CONSTANTOPOULOS, SH
THEODORACOPOULOS, P
DASCALOPOULOS, G and
SARATZIS, N
SIDERIS, K
