Mesothelioma Flashcards
1
Q
What is mesothelioma?
A
Cancer of the Plerua
2
Q
What is the primary cause of mesothelioma?
A
Asbestos exposure
3
Q
What condition can be a sign of mesothelioma?
A
Plural effusions
4
Q
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
A
Breathlessness
Pleuritic pain
5
Q
What investigations are used in the diagnosis in mesothelioma?
A
Chest xray
CT scan
Thoracosopy
Biopsy
6
Q
What treatments are used in mesothelioma?
A
Pneumonectomy
Radiotherapy
