Histological Slides Investigating Cases of Mesothelioma
- Made:
- 1958-1976 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- P C Elmes
Post mortem histological slides prepared by Dr P C Elmes, 1958-76, including original material from the ‘1940 group’, the first fully investigated cases of mesothelioma in the UK (in Belfast shipyard workers). Contained in dark green Technichon Lab aid slide filing cabinet.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Before the health risks associated with asbestos were well understood, industrial workers were exposed to harmful asbestos fibres as part of their daily working lives.
Most cases of mesothelioma develop 25-40 years after exposure.
Details
- Category:
- Anatomy & Pathology
- Object Number:
- 2005-644/1
- Measurements:
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overall: 62 kg
- type:
- histological slides and human remains
- credit:
- Dr Margaret Elmes
