Does long-term talc exposure have a carcinogenic effect the female genital system of rats? An experimental pilot study

Keskm N., Teksen Y. A., Ongun E. G., Oezay Y., Saygili H.

ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS, cilt.280, sa.6, ss.925-931, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 280 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00404-009-1030-3
  • Dergi Adı: ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.925-931
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective In several studies, the prolonged exposure to talc has been associated with development of ovarian cancer. However, some studies have advocated contrary views. The present study aims to investigate histopathological changes and whether long-term talc exposure is associated with potential carcinogenic effects on the female genital organs of rats.