The Medical Concrete Cancer of the Lung: A Unique Case Report

Indian J Occup Environ Med. 2020 Sep-Dec;24(3):203-205. doi: 10.4103/ijoem.IJOEM_94_19. Epub 2020 Dec 14.

Abstract

A 53-year-old 10 pack year smoker and concrete worker for 12 years presented to us with a lung mass proven to be small cell lung cancer on lung biopsy. An industrial terminology of concrete cancer already exists defining the wear and tear in concrete due to various interactions. The interactions of concrete and smoke on lung, predisposed and increased the risk of lung cancer probably as an additive effect which we label as the medical concrete cancer of the lung.

Keywords: Building industry; cement; concrete; lung cancer; small cell cancer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports