Pleural Disease - Mesothelioma Flashcards
1
Q
What is mesothelioma?
A
Pleural mesothelium layer cancer malignancy
Fatal disease
2
Q
What causes mesothelioma?
A
Asbestos exposure
3
Q
Presentation?
A
Dyspnoea
Chest wall pain
4
Q
Radiology shows…?
A
Unilateral disease
Pleural thickening
5
Q
Management?
A
Drains may help
Chemotherapy may improve chance of survival
Radiotherapy is controversial