Malignant mesothelioma of pleura

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura is an aggressive, rare cancer arising from the mesothelial cell lining of the chest wall and lungs

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura is an aggressive, rare cancer arising from the mesothelial cell lining of the chest wall and lungs Pathophysiologically, inhaled fibers cause chronic inflammation, genetic damage, and diffuse tumor growth that encases the lung and invades adjacent thoracic structures Clinically, it is classified into epithelioid, sarcomatoid, or biphasic histologic subtypes and typically manifests with dyspnea, persistent nonpleuritic chest pain, and recurrent pleural effusio...

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura is an aggressive, rare cancer arising from the mesothelial cell lining of the chest wall and lungs

It most commonly affects older adults with a history of occupational or environmental asbestos exposure, typically emerging after a latency period of several decades Clinically, it is classified into epithelioid, sarcomatoid, or biphasic histologic subtypes and typically manifests with dyspnea, persistent nonpleuritic chest pain, and recurrent pleural effusions

It most commonly affects older adults with a history of occupational or environmental asbestos exposure, typically emerging after a latency period of several decades Pathophysiologically, inhaled fibers cause chronic inflammation, genetic damage, and diffuse tumor growth that encases the lung and invades adjacent thoracic structures

Clinically, it is classified into epithelioid, sarcomatoid, or biphasic histologic subtypes and typically manifests with dyspnea, persistent nonpleuritic chest pain, and recurrent pleural effusions

Clinically, it is classified into epithelioid, sarcomatoid, or biphasic histologic subtypes and typically manifests with dyspnea, persistent nonpleuritic chest pain, and recurrent pleural effusions