Table 4 Workers’ pathological characteristics concerning approved claims. Unit: No. of workers (%)
| Variables | Malignant mesothelioma | Lung cancer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary site (malignant mesothelioma) | Pleura | 23 (59.0) | |
| Peritoneum | 11 (28.2) | ||
| Mediastinum | 2 (5.1) | ||
| Unknown | 3 (7.7) | ||
| Primary site (lung cancer) | Lower lobe | 18 (47.4) | |
| Upper lobe or middle lobe | 16 (42.1) | ||
| Mediastinum | 1 (2.6) | ||
| Hilum | 1 (2.6) | ||
| Unknown | 2 (5.3) | ||
| Pathologic findings (lung cancer) | Non-small cell lung cancer | 33 (86.8) | |
| Adenocarcinoma | 19 (50.0) | ||
| Small cell carcinoma | 12 (31.6) | ||
| Large cell carcinoma | 0 | ||
| Bronchioalveolar carcinoma | 0 | ||
| Unknown | 2 (5.3) | ||
| Small cell lung cancer | 3 (7.9) | ||
| Carcinoid | 0 | ||
| Unknown | 2 (5.3) |