Friday, September 5, 2008

Diffuse Malignant Mesothelioma

Pathogenesis:
The disease spreads over surfaces of viscera and body cavities.
Clinical Features:
  • Chest pain
  • Dypsnea
  • Occasionally abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and weight loss.

Prognosis is very bad, mostly fatal and shows poor response to treatment.

This disease can only be prevented by avoiding exposure to asbestos.

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