Mineral oil consumption from sources related to the packaging and display of foodstuffs may be causing increased incidence of follicular lipidosis of the spleen. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Follicular (mineral oil) lipidosis: I. Epidemiologic studies of involvement of the spleen.
Abstract Source:
Hum Pathol. 1984 Aug;15(8):724-30. PMID: 6745914
Abstract:
A histologic study of spleens from autopsies performed in 74 centers in 41 countries showed the incidence of follicular (mineral oil) lipidosis to vary from 50 per cent (North America, Australia, New Zealand) to nil (Africa, Central and South America) in 1970 and 1971. Analysis of the factors responsible for the condition leads to the conclusion that the lipid is ingested from sources related to the packaging and display of foodstuffs.
Article Published Date : Aug 01, 1984
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Splenic Diseases : CK(15) : AC(3)
Additional Keywords : Food Contamination With Chemicals : CK(50) : AC(20)
Problem Substances : Mineral Oil : CK(195) : AC(45)
