Liver Cancer and Vinyl Chloride
Vinyl chloride is a colorless gas with a mild, sweet odor has very serious and deadly effects to the liver and brain to persons / workers exposed to this dangerous gas. Inhaled vinyl chloride has been shown to increase the risk of a rare form of liver cancer (angiosarcoma of the liver) in humans. Animal studies have shown that inhalation of vinyl chloride greatly increases the incidence of angiosarcoma of the liver and cancer of the liver. Occcupational exposure to increased Vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) concentrations and the diagnosis of hemangiopericytoma (probably primarily in the liver), liver cancer and angiosarcoma of the liver may likely be associated with exposure to vinyl chloride gas.
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Vinyl Chloride Health Concerns for Acute Exposure
Acute exposure of vinyl chloride at high levels via inhalation in humans has resulted in effects on the central nervous system and results in dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, and giddiness. Vinyl chloride has also been reported to be slightly irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract in humans. Acute exposure to extremely high levels of vinyl chloride has caused loss of consciousness, lung and kidney irritation, and inhibition of blood clotting in humans and cardiac arrhythmias in animals. Human and animal studies indicate that acute levels of vinyl chloride exposure both by inhaltion and oral exposure has been shown result in extremely increased chances of liver cancer & angiosarcoma of the liver
Chronic Exposure of Vinyl Chloride Gas
Like with a high acute dose or exposure of vinyl chloride, liver damage may result in humans from chronic exposure to vinyl chloride, through both inhalation and oral exposure. A small percentage of individuals occupationally exposed to high levels of vinyl chloride in air have developed a set of symptoms termed "vinyl chloride disease," which is characterized by Raynaud's phenomenon (fingers blanch and numbness and discomfort are experienced upon exposure to the cold), changes in the bones at the end of the fingers, joint and muscle pain, and scleroderma-like skin changes (thickening of the skin, decreased elasticity, and slight edema). Central nervous system effects include dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, visual and/or hearing disturbances, memory loss, and sleep disturbances as well as peripheral nervous system symptoms (peripheral neuropathy, tingling, numbness, weakness, and pain in fingers) have also been reported in workers exposed to vinyl chloride along with increased risks of liver angiosarcoma or liver cancer.
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If you or a family member have been diagnosed with angiosarcoma of the liver or any other serious injury from vinyl chloride exposure, then call the Willis Law Firm in Houston, Texas to discuss the legal options available to you and your family. Call toll free 1-800-883-9858 to talk to a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer. All cases accepted on a contingency fee basis! Call us if we can assist you.
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