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Preliminary Findings of Libby, Montana |
In the group studied, participants who were in one or more of the following categories were more likely to have an abnormality detected by CT scan:
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The CT scans were performed at the St. John's Lutheran Hospital.
Three nationally recognized physicians who are experts in reading CT scans independently reviewed each CT scan. To assure an objective review, these physicians had no patient's demographic, medical, or exposure information.
CT scans detected pleural abnormalities in 98 persons (28% of all tested) whose chest x-rays had been classified as indeterminate.
Most of these persons - 69 (70%) - were either former vermiculite mine/mill workers or their household contacts.
Low-dose CT scans may be considered for screening certain former vermiculite mine/mill workers and their household contacts who have indeterminate chest x-rays. If there is some suspicious finding on chest xray, particularly in a high-risk individual, a CT scan may be helpful.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Oleg Muravov, Phone: 1-888-422-8737, or by e-mail Omuravov@cdc.gov. You can also contact ATSDR Regional Representative, Dan Strausbaugh, at 406-457-5007. |
This page last updated on October 10, 2003
Joanne Cox / Robert Searfoss ATSDR-OpeaMail@cdc.gov
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