Thursday, September 17, 2009

Malignant Mesothelioma - Clinical Features

Unexplained pleural effusions with
dyspnea, as well as chest wall pain

About 80% of patients with pleural
malignant mesothelioma are male.

Cancer Syndrome: wt loss, fever, night
sweats, cachexia, fatigue,
thrombocytosis, high ESR, low
albumin, and anemia. Are usually
manifested in the later stages.

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