The Effect of Perchloroethylene (PCE) Exposure Toward Frequency of Micronucleus Formation in Buccal Mucosal Ephitelia of Dry Cleaning Employees

Background: Perchloroethylene is one of the main ingredients used in the dry cleaning industry. Continuous inhalation of Perchloroethylene particles can cause genetic damage that can be marked by the appearance of micronucleus. Micronucleus formation of excessive buccal mucosal is one of the early signs of malignancy in the oral cavity