Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of the pleural surface,
predominantly caused by prior asbestos exposure. There is a global epidemic of malignant …

Simple Summary Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by breathing in
asbestos fibres. Asbestos was widely used in industry in the last century in most developed …

Refer all patients with a chest X-ray suggestive of MPM urgently (via the 2-week wait
suspected cancer pathway in England and Wales). Consider referral for further investigation …

BACKGROUND The role of fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET imaging for diagnosing
malignant pleural effusions is not well defined. The aim of this study was to summarize the …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is the most common primary malignancy of the
pleura and is associated with asbestos exposure in approximately 80% of patients. The …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare neoplasm. Its initial symptomatology often
mimics tuberculosis, including pleural effusion, and is frequently treated as tuberculosis in …

The role of PET and integrated PET-CT in the diagnostic workup of suspected malignant
pleural effusions is unknown. Earlier systematic reviews (published 2014 and 2015) both …

Mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells lining body cavities
including the pleura, pericardium, peritoneum, and tunica vaginalis. Most malignant …

Objective The aim of our study was to evaluate the role of 18F-FDG PET/CT integrated
imaging in differentiating malignant from benign pleural effusion. Methods A total of 176 …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a relevant public health issue. A large amount of
data indicate a relationship between mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. MPM incidence …