Asbestos Exposure and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: A Hypothesis

Reid, Alison; Heyworth, Jane; Klerk, Nicholas de; Musk, Arthur W.

doi:10.1158/1055-9965.epi-09-0731

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“…These observations suggest that low socioeconomic conditions or dietary Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-Like Lesions factors may contribute to the development of GTD. Recently, asbestos exposure has been reported to be associated with the development of GTD [135].…”

Section: General Features Of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Epidemiologymentioning

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Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-Like Lesions

Shih

Mazur

Kurman

2011

Blaustein’s Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

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Section: General Features Of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Epidemiologymentioning

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Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-Like Lesions

Shih

Mazur

Kurman

2011

Blaustein’s Pathology of the Female Genital Tract

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“…Most of the risk factors and agents commonly found have studies in the literature that show and corroborate the potential hazard during pregnancy. Reid et al 10 described the possible relationship between exposure to asbestos dust and the occurrence of choriocarcinoma, a disease also known as hydatidiform mole. The authors identified this association both in women exposed directly and in those who lived with workers from an asbestos company.…”

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“…Asbestos fibers in the lung, in the pleural and peritoneal mesothelium, and the ovaries were detected in the women participating in the study and in the placenta and digestive tract of live and stillborn neonates. 10 …”

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Occupational risk perceived by pregnant workers: proposal for an assessment tool for health professionals

Lellis¹,

Azevedo²,

Lucca³

et al. 2020

Rev Bras Med Trab

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Introduction The risk factors and agents present in the work environment may represent a risk to the health of pregnant women, the developing infants, and breast-feeding mothers; however, tools to assess occupational exposure of these workers are not available. Objective To develop an instrument for the qualitative assessment of occupational exposure of pregnant workers based on their perceptions. Method We conducted a data survey from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Brazilian Regulatory Standard 15. Next, a comparative analysis was performed, according to the scientific literature available, followed by a preliminary version of the instrument, a pilot test with 15 pregnant women, and preparation of the final version. Results A tool was developed consisting of 28 questions, divided into 7 categories: 1) pregnant or lactating woman; 2) habits and behaviors; 3) information about work; 4) risk factors identified by the worker in the work environment divided into chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and accidents; 5) difficulties faced at work; 6) need for antenatal leave; and 7) open question so that the worker can inform something she considers necessary. Conclusions The study of work-related risk factors and/or agents relevant to the health of pregnant women and/or the fetus is essential to conduct adequate prenatal care and to protect the health of these workers. The use of this tool can be of great value for health professionals, especially for physicians. The practical application can bring possible improvements that were not identified by the authors during the study.

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Malignant Tumors of the Female Reproductive System

Weiderpass

Labrèche

2014

Occupational Cancers

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This review summarizes the epidemiology of cancer of the female reproductive system and associated lifestyle factors. It also assesses the available evidence for occupational factors associated with these cancers. Cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers are relatively common, and cause significant cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide, whereas vulvar, vaginal, fallopian tube cancers, and choriocarcinomas are very rare. As several lifestyle factors are known to play a major role in the etiology of these cancers, very few published studies have investigated possible relationships with occupational factors. Some occupational exposures have been associated with increased risks of these cancers, but apart from the available evidence on the relationships between asbestos fibers and ovarian cancer, and tetrachloroethylene and cervical cancer, the data is rather scarce. Given the multifactorial nature of cancers of the female reproductive system, it is of the utmost importance to conduct occupational studies that will gather detailed data on potential individual confounding factors, in particular reproductive history and other factors that influence the body's hormonal environment, together with information on socio-economic status and lifestyle factors, including physical activity from multiple sources. Studies on the mechanisms of carcinogenesis in the female reproductive organs are also needed in order to elucidate the possible role of chemical exposures in the development of these cancers.

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Asbestos Exposure and Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: A Hypothesis

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-Like Lesions

Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-Like Lesions

Occupational risk perceived by pregnant workers: proposal for an assessment tool for health professionals

Malignant Tumors of the Female Reproductive System

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