Open AccessMediastinal malignant mesothelioma discovered in a patient with dysphagia
Author(s) -
Amore Dario,
Massa Simona,
Caterino Umberto,
Casazza Dino,
Palma Albina,
Curcio Carlo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
respirology case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2051-3380
DOI - 10.1002/rcr2.592
Subject(s) - asbestos , medicine , mesothelioma , dysphagia , mediastinal mass , radiology , general surgery , pathology , materials science , metallurgy
Key message A mediastinal mass in patients with a history of asbestos exposure should raise the suspicion of malignant mesothelioma.