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FILE NAME: Talc (TALC) DATE: 1989 Nov 2 DOC#: TALC038 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: Autopsy Records
Health Scie: <ce Center
Syracuse
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November 2, 1989
. Department ol Pathology ' (315) 473-4750
Victor J. Ciabotti Setcight and Ciabotti 313 Montgomery Street Syracuse, NY 13202
RE:Paplneau (JA.88-205) Bracy (JA.88-221) Gibson (JA89-012)
Dear Mr. Ciabotti:
I appreciate the opportunity to analyze the lung tissues from these three former talc miners. The results of the analyses are summarized in the enclosed abstract. Case 4 in the table refers to Paplneau, Case 5 refers to Bracy and Case 6 refers to Gibson. All three of these patients showed^markgd
plus talcosls. All three had calcified parietal pleural plaques. And, In addition, Gibson had silicosis.
If you need more detailed data or explanations, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Jerrold I. Abraham, M.D. Associate Professor and Director of Environmental and Occupational Pathology
PS If you have any of the occupational history regarding Paplneau, I would appreciate it since my file Is limited except for the p a t h o l o g y ^
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