Open AccessMalignant pleural mesothelioma
Author(s) -
Sukhesh Rao
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.48900
Subject(s) - medicine , mesothelioma , asbestos , presentation (obstetrics) , pleural effusion , pathology , malignant pleural effusion , pleural disease , general surgery , radiology , respiratory disease , lung , materials science , metallurgy
Malignant mesothelioma is one of the rare tumors of pleura. One such case in a 57-year-old male, who presented with hemorrhagic pleural effusion and had no history of asbestos exposure, is reported here. The rarity, unusual presentation, and implications are discussed.