mesothelioma prognosis treatment

O que é:

Mesothelioma is a type of tumor that grows on serosal surfaces, affecting especially the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum. Mesothelioma is a tumor can be benign or malignant, and usually occurs in men with over 50 years.

The causes of mesothelioma are related to genetic factors and
external, such as exposure to asbestos fibers.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Difficulty breathing, chest pain, accumulation of fluid in the pleura,
abdominal pain, constipation and sudden weight loss.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is by X-ray of the abdomen, ultrasound, CT scan and biopsy.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the severity with which the disease was discovered and type of tumor. Benign mesotheliomas should be removed through surgery.

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy should be used as a treatment method for malignant mesothelioma that can not be removed
surgery.

Malignant mesothelioma

Chest pain, difficulty breathing, cough, fever, sudden weight loss
pleural effusion.

He primary means of diagnosing malignant mesothelioma is through biopsy.

Affected tissue. X-rays and CT scans are also used for
confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment depends on the severity of the disease, there is metastasis or not. The method most suitable and safe is surgery to remove the tumor. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy should be used to eliminate possible cell cancer after surgery.