Even though the presence of pleural plaques is not a highly significant risk factor for bronchogenic cancer or malignant mesothelioma (MM), with the increasing popularity in the use of CT for routine diagnostic purposes, the number of individuals being identified with pleural plaques from minor asbestos exposure is increasing.
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Challenges in Identifying and Diagnosing Asbestos-Related Diseases in Emerging Economies: A Global Health Perspective.
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