Overview
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is linked to asbestos exposure.
Symptoms
- •Shortness of breath
- •Chest pain
- •Pleural effusion
- •Weight loss
Stages
Stage IStage IIStage IIIStage IV
Diagnosis
- ✓CT
- ✓PET-CT
- ✓Thoracentesis
- ✓Biopsy
Treatments
- →Surgery (pleurectomy)
- →Chemotherapy
- →Radiation
- →Immunotherapy
Risk Factors
⚠️Asbestos
⚠️Smoking (synergistic)
Key Facts
- ℹ️Asbestos exposure main cause
- ℹ️Median survival 12-18 months
ICD-10: C45.0 | Prevalence: nadir
Last updated: 11/9/2025