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Pleural mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma
Disease overview
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare primary pleural tumor that can originate from the visceral pleura, parietal pleura, mediastinal pleura, and diaphragmatic pleura.
It is generally divided into two types:...
Detailed description
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare primary pleural tumor that can originate from the visceral pleura, parietal pleura, mediastinal pleura, and diaphragmatic pleura.
It is generally divided into two types: localized and diffuse. Localized mesothelioma is mostly benign, while diffuse mesothelioma is mostly malignant.
Disease information
Disease name
Pleural mesothelioma
English name
Pleural mesothelioma
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Related departments
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Thoracic Surgery
Medical Oncology
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