Mesothelioma Associated with the Use of Cosmetic Talc
Menée auprès de 33 patients atteints d'un mésothéliome, cette étude analyse l'association entre une exposition à l'amiante contenue dans les talcs cosmétiques et le développement de la maladie
Objective: To describe exposures to talcum powder leading to mesothelioma among 33 individuals as a non-occupational asbestos exposure. Methods: Cases were referred for medico-legal evaluation, and tissue digestions were performed in some cases. Tissue digestion for the six cases described was done according to standard methodology Results: Asbestos of the type found in talcum powder was found in all six cases evaluated.. Talcum powder usage was the only source of asbestos for all 33 cases. Conclusions: Exposure to asbestos-contaminated talcum powders can cause mesothelioma. Clinicians should elicit a history of talcum powder usage in all patients presenting with mesothelioma.