Mesothelioma Navy Asbestos-Related Diseases & Health Effects

Question 1

What is asbestosis?

Accepted Answer

Progressive scarring of the lungs caused by inhaled asbestos fibers

Answer

A type of mesothelioma affecting the pleural lining

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Inflammation of the pericardium caused by asbestos exposure

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A benign condition involving calcification of the pleura

Question 2

What is the typical latency period for asbestos-related diseases to develop after initial exposure?

Accepted Answer

20–50 years

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1–5 years

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5–10 years

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10–20 years

Question 3

What are pleural plaques?

Accepted Answer

Localized areas of fibrous thickening on the parietal pleura

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Malignant tumors on the pleural lining

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Areas of fibrosis limited to the visceral pleura only

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Collections of fluid between the lung and chest wall

Question 4

Compared to non-exposed non-smokers, smokers who were also exposed to asbestos have approximately what increased risk of developing lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

50–90 times greater

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2 times greater

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5 times greater

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No significant difference

Question 5

What is diffuse pleural thickening (DPT)?

Accepted Answer

Extensive fibrous scarring of the visceral pleura that can restrict lung function

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A pre-cancerous condition limited to the diaphragm

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Calcification of the pericardium caused by asbestos

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A benign cyst found in the pleural space

Question 6

Which type of asbestos fiber is most strongly associated with the development of mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Crocidolite (blue asbestos)

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Chrysotile (white asbestos)

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Amosite (brown asbestos)

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Anthophyllite

Question 7

What is a pleural effusion in the context of asbestos-related disease?

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural space

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Calcification of the pleural lining

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Collapse of a lung lobe due to fibrosis

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Hardening of the pleural surface