Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelial tissue, a membrane that surrounds several cavities inside of the human body, including the lungs.[1] Although mesothelioma has many possible causes, most cases can be traced to asbestos exposure.[2]
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer.[3] Most patients are diagnosed in their 60s and die at around age 70. It is different from asbestosis, another disease caused by asbestos. Mesothelioma has been the subject of many lawsuits.[4]
Mesothelioma Media
Diffuse pleural mesothelioma with extensive involvement of the pericardium.
CXR demonstrating a mesothelioma
CT scan of a patient with mesothelioma, coronal section (the section follows the plane that divides the body in a front and a back half). The mesothelioma is indicated by yellow arrows, the central pleural effusion (fluid collection) is marked with a yellow star.
Micrograph of a pleural fluid cytopathology specimen showing mesothelioma.
Micrographs showing conventionally-stained mesothelioma in a core biopsy (higher magnifications on right).
References
- ↑ "What is mesothelioma". Mesothelioma.Ninja. 12 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
- ↑ "Diseases and Conditions: Mesothelioma". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ↑ "Survival Statistics for Mesothelioma". American Cancer Society. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
- ↑ Larson, Aaron. "Mesothelioma and Asbestosis - Asbestos Law and Litigation". ExpertLaw. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2017.