Cancer and Excess Iron

Abstract

A 62-year-old male presented transient loss of consciousness during dialysis and was transferred to the emergency room. Chest X-ray and computed tomography revealed prominent right pleural effusion with large tumor mass surrounding the contour of the right lung. The patient had been involved in demolition work of old buildings and water pipes for more than 25 years, where he was often exposed to asbestos fibers in the air. The patient suffered from diabetes mellitus for 18 years and started dialysis three times a week since 7 years ago due to diabetic nephropathy.