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Published on: December 21, 2019

Mesothelioma review.

Carol Montjoy¹, John Parker, Lee Petsonk

¹Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West Virginia University Hospital, USA.

The West Virginia Medical Journal

|May 22, 2009

Summary

Malignant mesothelioma (MME), a rare aggressive cancer, can affect younger individuals without asbestos exposure. This case highlights MME

Area of Science:

Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Malignant mesothelioma (MME) is an aggressive cancer of serosal surfaces.
It is typically linked to asbestos exposure in middle-aged males.
MME has a poor prognosis with survival rates of 6-13 months.

Observation:

A case of a 38-year-old female with MME is presented.
This patient lacked typical asbestos exposure history.
The diagnosis occurred at a younger age than usual.

Findings:

The case prompts a review of MME epidemiology and pathogenesis.
Diagnostic modalities for MME are examined.
Current and emerging treatment options, including the trimodality approach, are discussed.

Implications:

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It highlights the need for comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
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