Polybrominated biphenyl exposure and human cancer: report of a case and public health implications.

Abstract

This is a human case report of documented exposure to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), with serial PBB determinations, obtained over an 11 year period, and signs and symptoms characteristic of PBB exposure, culminating in cancer. No epidemiological studies of PBB and cancer are available, but structure-activity relationships and animal studies were predictive of malignancy. The patient did not have the risk factors of alcoholism or cigarette smoking.

• Authors: J D Sherman
• Journal: Toxicology and industrial health (Toxicol Ind Health) Vol. 7 Issue 3 Pg. 197-205 (May 1991) ISSN: 0748-2337 [Print] England
• PMID: 1658987 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Polybrominated Biphenyls

Topics

• Environmental Exposure
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neoplasms (chemically induced)
• Polybrominated Biphenyls (adverse effects)
• Public Health