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Challenges and Solutions in Pathological Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma


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Title: Challenges and Solutions in Pathological Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Authors: Fasih Ullah, Muhammad Awais, Seema Shaheen, Wisal Ahmad, Arif Hayat, Naqeeb Ullah, Muhammad Anosh

Journal: Pakistan journal of chest medicine (Online)

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Year: 2023

Volume: 29

Issue: 3

Language: en

Keywords: Malignant mesotheliomaMesotheliomaMalignant Pleural Mesothelioma

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Abstract

The tumor known as mesothelioma affects the serosal membranes, which include the testes' tunica vaginalis, peritoneum, pleura, and pericardium. In nations such as Italy, the global incidence of Malignant Mesothelioma (MM) is approximately 1.15 percent out of a hundred thousand people. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM), which makes up around 80% of cases, is the most prevalent type of mesothelioma. Although mesothelioma is not prevalent in the general population as a whole, it is linked to exposure to mineral fibers and industrial contaminants, with asbestos being responsible for approximately 80% of instances. In the upcoming years, it is anticipated that the prevalence of MPM will gradually increase globally due to the continued contamination with asbestos in several nations. The tumor invades neighboring structures, causing pleural effusion, discomfort, and dyspnea, and It proceeds from the prefrontal toward the visceral lining following a pattern such as loco-regional of development. Recent research has examined the role of BAP, which was-1 as well as MTAP in the prognosis for the long-term of MPM as well as the diagnosis of cancer in place. There are several aspects of managing preinvasive lesions in mesothelioma that are unknown and up for debate. Three things are necessary to provide sufferers with the treatment they require: the determination of the illness, the current state of the illness, as well as an accurate and thorough examination of the patient.


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