The pleural effusion can generally be seen on a chest x-ray and heard during a physical examination. This is important because there are also benign pleural effusions and other tumors that have a similar appearance to pleural mesothelioma. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma is a very dangerous type of cancer which develops in the pleura region.
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Mesothelioma Symptoms Information: Pleural & Peritoneal Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments.
A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the lining of the lung and the chest cavity. It is one of most common symptoms of mesothelioma and directly leads to shortness of breath (“dyspnea”). Dyspnea can be caused by a pleural effusion and/or by the presence of a tumor(s) in the pleura. The chest radiograph may show a moderate to large pleural effusion in the early stages of malignant mesothelioma. Diffuse malignant mesothelioma with bloody pleural effusion is not rare, but a localized fibrous mesothelioma with bloody pleural effusion is relatively rare.
Mesothelioma is most commonly observed in the pleural mesothelium, the layer of tissue which envelops the lungs. For example, excessive coughing or shortness of breath may lead the doctor to investigate if you are suffering from pleural mesothelioma. Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma. - Difficulty swallowing food - Excessive coughing - Fluids in the chest or lungs (Pleural Effusions)
