Asbestos-related pleural and lung fibrosis in patients with retroperitoneal fibrosis

Asbestos-related pleural and lung fibrosis in patients with retroperitoneal fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a rare fibroinflammatory disease that leads to hydronephrosis and renal failure. In a case-control study, we have recently shown that asbestos exposure was the most important risk factor for RPF in t...

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Main Authors: Saha Heikki, Roto Pekka, Metsärinne Kaj, Honkanen Eero, Auvinen Anssi, Hakomäki Jari, Järvenpää Ritva, Uibu Toomas, Uitti Jukka, Oksa Panu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/3/1/29

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