Journal or Publishing Institution: British Journal of Cancer
Study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2010513/
Author(s): Hardell, L., Eriksson, M., Lenner, P. and Lundgren, E.
Article Type: Peer Reviewed Study
Record ID: 922
Abstract: A number of men with malignant lymphoma of the histiocytic type and previous exposure to phenoxy acids or chlorophenols were observed and reported in 1979. A matched case-control study has therefore been performed with cases of malignant lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma). This study included 169 cases and 338 controls. The results indicate that exposure to phenoxy acids, chlorophenols, and organic solvents may be a causative factor in malignant lymphoma. Combined exposure of these chemicals seemed to increase the risk. Exposure to various other agents was not obviously different in cases and in controls.
Keywords: non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, histiocytic type, exposure, phenoxy acids, chlorophenols, carcinogenic effects, case-control study
Citation: Hardell, L., Eriksson, M., Lenner, P. and Lundgren, E., 1981. Malignant lymphoma and exposure to chemicals, especially organic solvents, chlorophenols and phenoxy acids: a case-control study. British Journal of Cancer, 43(2), p.169.
