Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma
ICD-10	C45
ICD-9	163
ICD-O:	9050-9055
OMIM	156240
DiseasesDB	8074
MedlinePlus	000115

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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
Ultrasound
Other Diagnostic Studies
Other Imaging Findings
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
Case #1
Mesothelioma On the Web
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Mesothelioma All Images X-rays Echo and Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Mesothelioma
CDC on Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma in the news
Blogs on Mesothelioma
Directions to Hospitals Treating Mesothelioma
Risk calculators and risk factors for Mesothelioma

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Tests | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

See also

• Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
• Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America

Sources

The first version of this article was adapted from a public domain U.S. National Cancer Institute fact sheet at http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/mesothelioma

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