MISDIAGNOSIS OF CANCER DUE TO MULTIPLE GLOVE POWDER GRANULOMAS

A biologically absorbable powder, the cornstarch lubricant used in the production of gloves, is treated with epichlorohydrin, a cross-linkin g agent forming one to three diether glycerine groups to create a glov e lubricating powder. This agent, together with chemicals used in glov e fabrication is able to interfere with important biological diagnosti c procedures, such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme immun oassay as well as to induce a granulomatous reaction in traumatised su rgical tissue.