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Archivos de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales
On-line version ISSN 1578-2549
Abstract
BAUSA, Roser; NAVARRO, Lydia and CORTES-FRANCH, Imma. Myelofibrosis in a benzene-exposed cleaning worker. Arch Prev Riesgos Labor [online]. 2017, vol.20, n.3, pp.167-169. Epub Sep 21, 2020. ISSN 1578-2549. https://dx.doi.org/10.12961/aprl.2017.20.03.3.
Long-term exposure to benzene has been associated with several blood malignancies, including aplastic anemia, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and different leukemias. We present a case of primary myelofibrosis in a 59-year-old woman who worked as a cleaner at a car dealership and automobile mechanic shop. For 25 years, she used gasoline as a degreaser and solvent to clean engine parts, floors and work desks on a daily basis. She was referred by her primary care provider to the Occupational Health Unit of Barcelona to assess whether her illness was work-related. Review of her job history and working conditions revealed chronic exposure to benzene in the absence of adequate preventive measures. An association between benzene exposure and myeloproliferative disease was established, suspicious for an occupational disease.
Keywords : Primary myelofibrosis; benzene exposure; cleaning worker.