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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive cancer which arises from the mesothelial cells which form the lining of the pleural, and less frequently the peritoneal, pericardial, and tunica vaginalis cavities.^[1]^[2] Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos.^[3]

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Mesothelioma from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Staging

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Summary of Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma

Summary of Treatment for Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

References

↑ Philip A. Rascoe, Xiaobo X. Cao and W. Roy Smythe (2012). Molecular Pathogenesis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Mesotheliomas - Synonyms and Definition, Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Cyto-Histopathological Features, Clinic, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Dr Alexander Zubritsky (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-845-8, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/mesotheliomas-synonyms-and-definition-epidemiology-etiology-pathogenesis-cyto-histopathological-features-clinic-diagnosis-treatment-prognosis/molecular-pathogenesis-of-malignant-pleural-mesothelioma
↑ Mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 3, 2016
↑ "Mesothelioma risks and causes : Cancer Research UK : CancerHelp UK". Cancerhelp.org.uk. 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2010-08-20.

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[A.X.2012-1] Philip A. Rascoe, Xiaobo X. Cao and W. Roy Smythe (2012). Molecular Pathogenesis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Mesotheliomas - Synonyms and Definition, Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Cyto-Histopathological Features, Clinic, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Dr Alexander Zubritsky (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-845-8, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/mesotheliomas-synonyms-and-definition-epidemiology-etiology-pathogenesis-cyto-histopathological-features-clinic-diagnosis-treatment-prognosis/molecular-pathogenesis-of-malignant-pleural-mesothelioma

[mesotheliomawiki1-2] Mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 3, 2016

[3] "Mesothelioma risks and causes : Cancer Research UK : CancerHelp UK". Cancerhelp.org.uk. 2010-06-23. Retrieved 2010-08-20.

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 ==Overview==
-Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive cancer which arises from the [[mesothelial cells]] which form the lining of the [[pleural]], and less frequently the [[peritoneal]], [[pericardial]], and [[tunica vaginalis]] cavities.<ref name="A.X.2012">Philip A. Rascoe, Xiaobo X. Cao and W. Roy Smythe (2012). Molecular Pathogenesis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Mesotheliomas - Synonyms and Definition, Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Cyto-Histopathological Features, Clinic, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Dr Alexander Zubritsky (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-845-8, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/mesotheliomas-synonyms-and-definition-epidemiology-etiology-pathogenesis-cyto-histopathological-features-clinic-diagnosis-treatment-prognosis/molecular-pathogenesis-of-malignant-pleural-mesothelioma</ref><ref name=mesotheliomawiki1>Mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 3, 2016</ref>
+Mesothelioma is a rare, highly aggressive cancer which arises from the [[mesothelial cells]] which form the lining of the [[pleural]], and less frequently the [[peritoneal]], [[pericardial]], and [[tunica vaginalis]] cavities.<ref name="A.X.2012">Philip A. Rascoe, Xiaobo X. Cao and W. Roy Smythe (2012). Molecular Pathogenesis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma, Mesotheliomas - Synonyms and Definition, Epidemiology, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Cyto-Histopathological Features, Clinic, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis, Dr Alexander Zubritsky (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-845-8, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/mesotheliomas-synonyms-and-definition-epidemiology-etiology-pathogenesis-cyto-histopathological-features-clinic-diagnosis-treatment-prognosis/molecular-pathogenesis-of-malignant-pleural-mesothelioma</ref><ref name=mesotheliomawiki1>Mesothelioma. Wikipedia 2016. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma. Accessed on February 3, 2016</ref> Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is most commonly caused by exposure to [[asbestos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/type/mesothelioma/about/mesothelioma-risks-and-causes |title=Mesothelioma risks and causes : Cancer Research UK : CancerHelp UK |publisher=Cancerhelp.org.uk |date=2010-06-23 |accessdate=2010-08-20}}</ref>
-'''Mesothelioma''' is a form of cancer that is most commonly caused by exposure to [[asbestos]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/type/mesothelioma/about/mesothelioma-risks-and-causes |title=Mesothelioma risks and causes : Cancer Research UK : CancerHelp UK |publisher=Cancerhelp.org.uk |date=2010-06-23 |accessdate=2010-08-20}}</ref> In this disease, malignant cells develop in the [[mesothelium]], a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the [[pleura]] (outer lining of the [[lung]]s and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the [[peritoneum]] (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the [[pericardium]] (a sac that surrounds the [[heart]]).<p>
+==Historical Perspective==
+==Classification==
+==Pathophysiology==
+==Causes==
+==Differentiating Mesothelioma from other Diseases==
+==Epidemiology and Demographics==
+==Risk Factors==
+==Screening==
+==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis==
+==Diagnosis==
+===Staging===
+===History and Symptoms===
+===Physical Examination===
+===Laboratory Findings===
+===Chest X Ray===
+===CT===
+===MRI===
+===Other Diagnostic Studies===
+==Treatment==
+===Medical Therapy===
+===Surgery===
+===Summary of Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma===
+===Summary of Treatment for Peritoneal Mesothelioma===
+===Primary Prevention===
+===Secondary Prevention===
-Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos, or by home renovation using asbestos cement products.
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Asbestos]]
 [[Category:Occupational diseases]]
+[[Category:Oncology]]