Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Gradually Enlarging Pneumothorax
Joint Authors
Prasad, Ashish
Sriram, P. S.
Olsen, Diana
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Malignant mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive tumor arising from the pleura with median survival of approximately 9–12 months.
It can rarely present as a spontaneous pneumothorax.
Less than 35 cases of malignant mesothelioma presenting as spontaneous pneumothorax have been reported in the literature.
Pathology may show florid mesothelial hyperplasia.
We herein report a case of mesothelioma presenting as a pneumothorax that gradually enlarged over a one-year period and also review the relevant literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Prasad, Ashish& Olsen, Diana& Sriram, P. S.. 2013. Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Gradually Enlarging Pneumothorax. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Prasad, Ashish…[et al.]. Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Gradually Enlarging Pneumothorax. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Prasad, Ashish& Olsen, Diana& Sriram, P. S.. Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Gradually Enlarging Pneumothorax. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-467082
