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Irradiating Procedure Tracts Reduces Metastatic Mesothelioma in New Study
Irradiating the tracts through which certain interventions are performed can reduce the risk of metastatic pleural mesothelioma. That word comes from a new study in Singapore. The pleural form of...
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Mesothelioma Subtypes Often Misclassified by Biopsy
Pleural biopsy is not perfect when it comes to telling the difference between the three mesothelioma subtypes. But misclassification could lead to shorter survival. That is the conclusion reached by...
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Immunohistochemical Staining and Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma: Beyond the Lab
When it comes to understanding individual cases of sarcomatoid mesothelioma, doctors should not rely too heavily on immunohistochemical staining. That conclusion comes from mesothelioma researchers at...
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Misdiagnosis of Mesothelioma More Common with Cytology Alone
A new set of case reports illustrates how easily misdiagnosis of mesothelioma can happen when the diagnosis is based on cytology alone. Cytology tests look at the cells in body fluids. For peritoneal...
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Fluid Tests for Mesothelioma
Researchers in Germany say the diagnostic accuracy of lung fluid tests for mesothelioma is high enough that they can be routinely used for diagnosis. Right now, if mesothelioma is suspected, doctors...
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Mesothelioma Mimics Ovarian Cancer: Lessons from a Case Report
Mesothelioma mimics ovarian cancer in a new report by Radiology Case Reports. Mesothelioma is a rare and very aggressive tumor of the peritoneum. Similar clinical and imaging presentations mean...
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Combining Cytology and Immunology for a Less Invasive Mesothelioma Diagnosis
An invasive surgical or tissue biopsy is often required to get a definitive mesothelioma diagnosis. But a new hybrid exam might offer an alternative for mesothelioma patients. It involves the...
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New Tips for Diagnosing Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that often mimics other conditions. This can make it difficult to get a definitive diagnosis. But a new report in Pathology Case Reviews...
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Serum IgG4: A New Biomarker for Mesothelioma Pleural Effusion
Egyptian scientists say a new biomarker is very good at identifying mesothelioma. Pleural effusions are pockets of excess fluid. They collect around the lungs of people with certain kinds of cancer...
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New Way to Identify Biopsy Sites to Diagnose Mesothelioma
A study in Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis explores a new way to identify biopsy sites to diagnose mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. There are a few...
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