MAKE A MEME View Large Image Mesothelioma.PNG en Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos In this disease malignant cells develop in the mesothelium a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs Its most ...
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Keywords: Mesothelioma.PNG en Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos In this disease malignant cells develop in the mesothelium a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs Its most common site is the pleura outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall but it may also occur in the peritoneum the lining of the abdominal cavity the heart 1 the pericardium a sac that surrounds the heart or tunica vaginalis If cytology is positive or a plaque is regarded as suspicious a biopsy is needed to confirm a diagnosis of mesothelioma A doctor removes a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope by a pathologist A biopsy may be done in different ways depending on where the abnormal area is located If the cancer is in the chest the doctor may perform a thoracoscopy In this procedure the doctor makes a small cut through the chest wall and puts a thin lighted tube called a thoracoscope into the chest between two ribs Thoracoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the chest and obtain tissue samples If the cancer is in the abdomen the doctor may perform a laparoscopy To obtain tissue for examination the doctor makes a small incision in the abdomen and inserts a special instrument into the abdominal cavity If these procedures do not yield enough tissue more extensive diagnostic surgery may be necessary Own Robertolyra 2009-06-21 Mesothelioma Non-profit organizations
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