Malignant pleural mesothelioma: Presentation of a case report

Abstract

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and highly aggressive intrathoracic neoplasm that typically offer poor prognosis. In general, development of MPM is linked with a history of asbestos exposure. Herein we report a 56-year-old female patient with MPM, who presented with complains of chest pain, cough, shortness of breath and weight loss. The patient's radiological work-up demonstrated right sided plural effusion with circumferential plural thickening and loss of lung volume. Histopathological features in tandem with immunohistochemical (IHC) study were consistent with the diagnosis of MPM. Our study illustrate that MPM is an uncommon and highly aggressive malignancy associated with poor prognosis.

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Rare Case Report

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“…Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and extremely aggressive intrathoracic neoplasm that emerges from the mesothelial cells that line the ribs and the membrane that envelopes the lungs [1], [2]. It often provides a poor prognosis [2]. It is rarely present and has been closely associated with asbestos exposure.…”

“…Radiological manifestations of MPM encompass unilateral pleural effusion, nodular thickening of the pleura, and interlobar fissure thickening. Essentially, immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining and histopathology are performed to confirm the diagnosis [2]. In this report, we've discussed an individual, a 68-year-old man who passed away from malignant pleural mesothelioma.…”

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