CHEST IMAGING 5 PATHOLOGY

Question 1

Answer 1

Malignant Mesothelioma

1. Neoplasm.
2. Mesothelial Cells of Pleura and peritoneum
3. M:F 4:1, 50-80yo
4. 90% related to asbestos exposure, Latent risk 25-45 years
5. Crocidolite more carcinogenic
6. No increased risk with smoking
7. Encases lung/into fissures
8. Types; Epithelioid type 60%, Sarcomatoid type 20%, Mixed 20%
9. 50% 1 ys.
10. Peritoneal, pericardial, Tunica vaginalis, Genital tract