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KMID : 0614620130610020107
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Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2013 Volume.61 No. 2 p.107 ~ p.109
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Simultaneous Occurrence of Gallbladder Cancer in a Laundry Couple: Association between Gallbladder Cancer and Benzene
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Shim Kwang-Yeon
Cha Sang-Woo
Um Wook-Hyun
Chun Chang-Gyun
Jung Seung-Won
Jang Jae-Young
Cho Young Deok
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Abstract
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Gallbladder (GB) cancer occurs predominately as a biliary tract malignant tumor. It generally has a very poor prognosis, and early detection is often difficult. A variety of carcinogens have been implicated as an important cause for GB cancer. Benzene is a well-known carcinogen for hematologic malignancy, and its casual relationship with GB cancer has been suggested. We report a case of two patients who had operated a laundry cleaning facility together and later simultaneously got GB cancer after prolonged benzene exposure. (Korean J Gastroenterol 2013;61:107-109)
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KEYWORD
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Gallbladder neoplasms, Benzene
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