Mesothelioma Flashcards
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Mesothelioma: Define
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Mesothelioma is a tumour of mesothelial cells that occurs in the pleura, and occasionally in the peritoneum or other organ. It is associated with occupational exposure to Asbestos.
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Mesothelioma: Symptoms
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Chest Pain
Breathlessness
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Mesothelioma: Signs
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Weigh Loss Finger Clubbing Pleural Effusion - recurring Lymphadenopathy Hepatomegaly Bone Pain Abdominal Pain
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Mesothelioma: Investigations
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CXR: pleural thickening, pleural effusion
CT: pleural thickening, pleural effusion
Thoracoscopy: histology diagnosis
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Mesothelioma: Treatment
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Pleurodhesis
Pemetrexed + Cisplatin Chemo (improves survival)
Radiotherapy
Surgery
