Diffuse malignant mesothelioma and synchronous lung cancer: A clinicopathological study of 18 cases

Malignant mesothelioma (DMM) is a tumor of mesothelial origin that is associated with asbestos exposure [1]. Asbestos exposure is likewise associated with lung cancer (LC) and has a synergistic relationship with smoking in terms of increasing the risk of developing LC [2]. Selikoff et al. described a multiplicative model in insulators, showing that cigarette smokers exposed to asbestos have a 55-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer over those not exposed to either agent [3]. Individuals with concurrent DMM and LC have been rarely reported. (Source: Lung Cancer)

from MedWorm: Mesothelioma http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=167255540&cid=c_409_6_f&fid=36841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lungcancerjournal.info%2Farticle%2FS0169-5002%2816%2930226-4%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes