Mesothelioma
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Mesothelioma Microchapters |
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Mesothelioma On the Web |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [3], Sujit Routray, M.D. [4]
Synonyms and keywords: Mesotheliomas; Benign mesothelioma; Malignant mesothelioma; Peritoneal mesothelioma; Pericardial mesothelioma; Pleural mesothelioma; Malignant pleural mesothelioma; Mesothelioma of the pleura
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Mesothelioma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Summary of Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma | Summary of Treatment for Peritoneal Mesothelioma | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/mesothelioma