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Early mesothelioma does not have any symptoms. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. As the tumor grows in size, it may present with one or more symptoms. Symptoms of mesothelioma depend on the location of the tumor. | Early mesothelioma does not have any symptoms. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. As the tumor grows in size, it may present with one or more symptoms. Symptoms of mesothelioma depend on the location of the tumor. | ||
'''Mesothelioma that affects the pleura can cause:''' | '''Mesothelioma that affects the pleura can cause:'''<ref name=signsandsymptomsofmesothelioma1>Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 16, 2016</ref> | ||
*[[Chest pain]] | *[[Chest pain]] | ||
*[[Shortness of breath]] | *[[Shortness of breath]] | ||
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*[[dysphagia|Difficulty in swallowing]] | *[[dysphagia|Difficulty in swallowing]] | ||
'''Mesothelioma that affects the peritoneum can cause:''' | '''Mesothelioma that affects the peritoneum can cause:'''<ref name=signsandsymptomsofmesothelioma1>Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 16, 2016</ref> | ||
*[[Abdominal pain]] | *[[Abdominal pain]] | ||
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'''Mesothelioma that affects the pericardium can cause:''' | '''Mesothelioma that affects the pericardium can cause:'''<ref name=signsandsymptomsofmesothelioma1>Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 16, 2016</ref> | ||
*[[Palpitation]] | *[[Palpitation]] | ||
*[[Cough]] | *[[Cough]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
History
When evaluating a patient for mesothelioma, you should take a detailed history of the presenting symptom (onset, duration, and progression), other associated symptoms, and a thorough family and past medical history review. Other specific areas of focus include a history of any exposure to asbestos or radiation.[1]
Symptoms
Early mesothelioma does not have any symptoms. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. As the tumor grows in size, it may present with one or more symptoms. Symptoms of mesothelioma depend on the location of the tumor.
Mesothelioma that affects the pleura can cause:[2]
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Blood in sputum
- Fever
- Sweating
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Difficulty in swallowing
Mesothelioma that affects the peritoneum can cause:[2]
Mesothelioma that affects the pericardium can cause:[2]
References
- ↑ Risk factors for mesothelioma. Canadian cancer society 2016. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/mesothelioma/risks/?region=on. Accessed on February 16, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 16, 2016