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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Malignant pleural mesothelioma
  1. Malignant mesothelioma 
    ... the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It is due to long-term asbestos exposure. ... Baas P, Hassan R, Nowak AK, Rice D. Malignant mesothelioma. In: ... Lee YC. Pleural malignancy. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000115.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Asbestosis 
    ... the worker's clothing. Other asbestos-related diseases include: Pleural plaques Malignant mesothelioma (cancer of the pleura, the lining of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000118.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pleural needle biopsy 
    Abnormal results may reveal: Primary lung cancer Malignant mesothelioma Metastatic pleural tumor Collagen vascular disease Tuberculosis Other infections
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003862.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Solitary fibrous tumor 
    ... with the cancerous type of this disease, called malignant mesothelioma , which is caused by exposure to asbestos (as cancer needs to be checked for). SFT is not caused by asbestos exposure.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000116.htm - Medical Encyclopedia