[Pleural mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure in operating room].

this case-report suggests: a. the need to carry out any possible thorough analysis of the circumstances and of the sources of the exposure, every time this exposure is first classified as unknown, according to the ReNaM guidelines; b. to consider at least likely a professional asbestos exposure in case of frequent use of anti-heat protective gloves for surgical instrument sterilization.