Myelofibrosis and benzene exposure

Petrol station attendants are exposed to benzene, a well-knowncarcinogen for blood malignancies. A case of myelofibrosis ina petrol station attendant is presented, along with other reportsof myelofibrosis after benzene exposure obtained from the SwedishCancer Environment Register. Findings of an increased risk formyelofibrosis in the transport sector also suggest a causalrelationship with benzene.