A tumour of the serous membrane, which can be benign or malignant.
Rare, malignant tumor of the mesothelial lining of the pleura or peritoneum, usually associated with exposure to asbestos.
A rare cancerous tumor of the membranes that line the abdominal and chest cavities and cover the lungs. Mesothelioma is strongly associated with long-term exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma of the lung can include shortness of breath, vague chest pain that may radiate to the shoulders or upper abdomen, loss of appetite and weight, fatigue, hoarseness, and general weakness. Symptoms of mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity can include nausea, vomiting, bowel and urinary obstruction, swelling of the legs and feet, and fever. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma (in the chest cavity lining) may include pain in the lower back or chest or shortness of breath.
A tumor of the epithelium making up the pleura, peritoneum, or pericardium. The occurrence of pleural mesothelioma has a strong association with exposure to asbestos dust, and workers in the asbestos industry who develop such tumors are entitled to industrial compensation. In other cases, however, there is no history of asbestos exposure. Some tumors can be surgically removed but most are inoperable; for these cases chemotherapy with ‘doxorubicin may be tried.
A malignant tumour of the pleura, the membrane lining the chest cavity. The condition is more common in people exposed to asbestos dust. It may be asymptomatic or cause pain, cough, and breathing troubles. Surgery or radiotherapy may be effective but often the disease has spread too far before it is discovered. Mesothelioma incurred as a result of contact with asbestos at work may attract industrial compensation.
A malignant tumor derived from the mesothelial cells of the pleura, peritoneum, or pericardium. It is found most often in smokers or persons with a history of exposure to asbestos.
A neoplasm originating from mesothelial tissue, such as the lining of the lungs, thoracic cavity, or perineum.
A malignant growth located in the pleura, the membrane encompassing the chest cavity and enveloping the lungs. Being exposed to asbestos particles increases the risk. Symptoms are not consistently present, but if they do emerge, they might involve coughing, chest discomfort, and breathing challenges, particularly if a pleural effusion (accumulation of fluid around the lung) occurs.
The diagnosis involves initial chest X-ray followed by either a pleural biopsy or analysis of a fluid sample from any effusion. In cases of smaller tumors, surgery frequently yields positive outcomes. However, for larger tumors, effective treatments are limited, although radiotherapy might provide relief from symptoms.