Mesothelioma

The tissue that lines your lungs, stomach, heart, and other organs is called mesothelium. Mesothelioma, also known as malignant mesothelioma, is cancer of that tissue. It usually starts in the lungs, but can also start in the abdomen or other organs. Malignant mesothelioma is rare but serious. Most people who get it have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. After being exposed to asbestos, it usually takes a long time for the disease to form.Symptoms includeTrouble breathingPain under the rib cagePain, swelling, or lumps in the abdomenWeight loss for no known reasonSometimes it is hard to tell the difference between malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer. Your doctor uses imaging tests and a biopsy to make the diagnosis. Malignant mesothelioma is often found when it is advanced. This makes it harder to treat. Treatment may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and/or targeted therapy. Targeted therapy uses substances that attack cancer cells without harming normal cells.NIH: National Cancer Institute

Disease Alternative Name

malignant mesothelioma

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Dr. Abdulla Ahmed

Pathology

MALIGNANT LESION(HEPATIC ORIGIN)

51 years old male with abdominal swelling since 1 month,abdominal pain for 15 days n difficulty in breathing.Usg guided ...See More

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Dr. Abdulla Ahmed

Pathology

MGG s/s shows singly dispersed & papillary fragments of atypical cells having moderate amt of cytoplasm with presence of cytoplasmic vacoulation & hyperchromatic nuclei showing moderate nuclear pleomorphism in a bg of RBCs. A/C/S/O maligna...

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63y male k/c/o pleural mesothelioma with lymphangitis carcinomatosis received 8 cycles of chemo last on 28th May 21. La...See More

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Dr. Bhavin Padhariya

Pathology

50yr female pericardial effusion.. Why is it not reactive mesothelioma

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Dr. Arun Bali

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Lung Tumor

55 y/o male complains of chest & back pain. CT shows a tumor in the lower right lobe with metastasis spread to LN, bones and liver. Diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma was made. He is also suffering from childhood asthma. The...See More

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