Pleural Mesothelioma

Unmasking Pleural
Mesothelioma: A Silent
Threat

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Contents:
1. Introduction 125

2. Etiology/Risk Factors
3. Types 100

4. Clinical Presentations
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5. Diagnosis
6. Staging
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7. Treatment
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 Introduction
• Definition of pleural mesothelioma
• Epidemiology of pleural mesothelioma
• Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma
• Causes of pleural mesothelioma
Etiology/Risk Factors

Asbestos exposure is the most common cause

of pleural mesothelioma

Other risk factors include:

• Exposure to radiation
• Exposure to certain chemicals
• Family history of pleural mesothelioma
There are three main types of pleural
mesothelioma:

• Epithelial mesothelioma

• Sarcomatoid mesothelioma

• Mixed mesothelioma
Clinical Presentations:

The most common symptoms of pleural

mesothelioma are:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Lumps on the chest wall
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma is made by:

• Physical examination

• Imaging tests, such as chest X-ray, CT scan, and

MRI

• Biopsy of the pleural tissue

Staging:
The staging of pleural mesothelioma is based on the extent of the
cancer:

Stage I: The cancer is localized to the pleura.

Stage II: The cancer has spread to the surrounding

tissues.

Stage III: The cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.

Stage IV: The cancer has spread to other organs.

Treatment:

There is no cure for pleural

mesothelioma, but there are treatments
that can help to prolong life and
improve quality of life.

Treatment options include:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy
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Conclusion
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive
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The best way to prevent pleural mesothelioma

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is to avoid exposure to asbestos.

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If you are diagnosed with pleural
mesothelioma, it is important to talk to your
doctor about treatment options.
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