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  • Title: [Malignant pleural mesothelioma with an unusual radiologic manifestation].
    Author: Jover-Sáenz A, Vilà-Justribó M, Salud-Salvià A, Porcel-Pérez JM, Vicente de Vera P.
    Journal: An Med Interna; 1999 Jul; 16(7):354-6. PubMed ID: 10481335.
    Abstract:
    The malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare neoplastic consequence observed in people with previous exposition to asbestos essentially. The malignant mesothelioma like a term, not only reports to primary malignant extended tumors that are derived of pleural mesothelioma but also, pericardial and peritoneal (about 20%). The exposition of asbestos stands for a sequential cellular reaction with oncogenic potential and with a typical majority clinical presentation. We described the case a patient complaint of malignant pleural mesothelioma with unusual radiology presentation with the result that unilateral calcified pleural plaques with pleural thickening and pleural effusion absence. Definitive diagnostic was achieved by thoracotomy.
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