Unresectable mesothelioma: case report
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Unresectable, dyspnea, pleural effusion, case reportAbstract
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) constitutes less than 1% of total malignant neoplasms. It is characterized by aggressive tumorigenesis, exhibiting low incidence rates, poor prognostic outcomes, and diminished survival metrics. MPM is derived from pleural mesothelial cells, making it a primary neoplasm of the pleura. It manifests in the pleura (70-90%), with exposure to asbestos increasing its incidence to 80%. Diagnostic assessment necessitates imaging modalities, histopathological biopsy, and immunohistochemical analysis, rather than reliance solely on clinical symptomatology, particularly given past asbestos exposure which may obscure differential diagnoses that emulate these clinical presentations. We report a case involving a 51-year-old male patient exhibiting pleural effusion and coagulated hemothorax, who underwent diagnostic evaluations confirming epithelioid mesothelioma, which does not warrant surgical resection prioritization and has been referred for oncological management.
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