Malignant mesothelioma is a tumour of mesothelial cells which usually occurs in the pleura (80-90% of all cases). Written by a GP.
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the mesothelium). The area most commonly affected is the lining of the lungs and chest wall. Less commonly the lining of the abdomen and rarely the sac surrounding...
What is mesothelioma? Malignant pleural mesothelioma—often simply called mesothelioma—is a rare cancer that develops in the thin layers of tissue that surround the lungs. The term...
Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon cancerous tumor. It mainly affects the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It is due to long-term asbestos expo...
Surgery for mesothelioma may be done: Potentially curative surgery may be an option if you're in otherwise good health and the cancer can be removed completely. But even when the surgeon removes all of the cancer that can be seen, some cancer cells are often left behind. These cells can grow and divide, causing the cancer to come back after surgery. Because of this, not all doctors agree on the exact role of surgery. In most cases it won't cure you, but it could help you live longer. Still, pote...
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin tissue (mesothelium) that lines the lung, chest wall, and abdomen. The major risk factor for mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Start here to find inf...
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Researchers have found several factors that increase a person’s risk of mesothelioma , but... pleural mesothelioma. About 8 out of 10 people with mesothelioma have been exposed to...
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, life-threatening malignant tumor. We present a report of a rare case of a 67-year-old male patient with MPM and severe abdominal pain, bloating, a...
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare growth of mesothelial cells strongly associated with asbestos exposure. Mesothelial cells form the lining layers of the viscera. Mesothelioma can occur at any mesot...