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BTS guideline for the investigation and management of malignant pleural mesothelioma
BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 2018 The full guideline for the investigation and management of malignant pleural mesothelioma is published in Thorax. The following is a summary of the recommendations and good practice points.
I. Woolhouse +16 more
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Pleural Fluid Mesothelin as an Adjunct to the Diagnosis of Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma [PDF]
, 2014 Rationale:. The diagnosis of pleural malignant mesothelioma (MM) by effusion cytology may be difficult and is currently controversial. Effusion mesothelin levels are increased in patients with MM but the clinical role of this test is uncertain ...
Creaney, Jenette +6 more
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Current chemotherapy strategies in malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Translational Lung Cancer Research, 2018 Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive malignancy with a 5-year survival rate of ~10%. Since most patients present with irresectable disease, the vast majority is treated with chemotherapy.
Cornedine J. De Gooijer +2 more
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Malignant Mesothelioma Mimicking Invasive Mammary Carcinoma in a Male Breast
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine, 2015 Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon tumor with strong association with asbestos exposure. Few cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma metastatic to the female breast have been reported.
Mohamed Mokhtar Desouki +1 more
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Molecular Imaging, 2017 Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a deadly disease. Complete surgical resection provides patients with the best opportunity for long-term survival. Unfortunately, identification of disease during resection can be challenging.
Jarrod D. Predina MD, MTR +4 more
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 2007 Malignant mesothelioma is a rare tumour that arises from the mesothelial surfaces of the pleura, peritoneum, pericardium, or the tunica vaginalis, with the pleura the most commonly affected site. By 2015, mesothelioma is expected to result in approximately 2,000 deaths per annum in the UK.
ME Hesdorffer, J Leinwand, RN Taub
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A rare case of a huge malignant pleural mesothelioma presenting in the posterior mediastinum
Respirology Case ReportsWe report a case of a 69‐year‐old woman with pleural mesothelioma presenting in the posterior mediastinum with a maximum diameter of 25 cm. She had a chronic cough and a pleural effusion was noted on chest X‐ray.
Yuta Mori +13 more
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[Malignant pleural mesotheliomas].
Medicina, 1999 An increase in incidence of malignant pleural mesotheliomas has been noted recently. In order to assess our own experience, we reviewed all medical records and biopsies of patients who were seen with this diagnosis in Hospital Maria Ferrer between January 1986 and December 1997. Clinical data of 17 patients were analyzed.
S, Mercurio +8 more
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Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles, 2016 Seventy percent of patients with malignant mesothelioma have had exposure to asbestos fibers. Other patients without this exposure have had chronic pleural inflammation or received radiation to the thorax.
Suzanne Alkul +3 more
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