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Pleural Plaques are Precursors of Malignant Mesothelioma
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Asbestos is a term that includes a number of magnesium and iron silicates, fibrous, very complex, with different chemical composition and morphology. The three most important types are: chrysotile (Mg 3 Si 2 O 5 (OH 4), white asbestos), crocidolite (Na 2 Fe +2 Fe +3 (OH / Si 4 O 11) 2, blue asbestos) [...]
The Benign and Malignant Mesotheliomas Can Not Be Differentiated Using Criteria Histology
Monday, July 26th, 2010This tumor can affect the membrane covering the lung, heart or abdominal organs. [55] These tumors can spread on the surface of organs without invading deep into the underlying tissue and can spread to regional lymph nodes or distant. Mesothelioma may develop after successful treatment of an earlier cancer, especially after radiotherapy. [56,57] In adults, [...]
Benign Mesothelioma
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010This benign epithelial neoplasm, sometimes called benign mesothelioma, is a local tumor growth is usually attached by a particle to the pleural surface.
It may be a small tumor (1 to 2cm) or can be significantly larger, but still remains confined to the surface of the lung. These tumors often produce curiously pleural effusion.
Macroscopically are trained [...]
Standard Treatment For Mesothelioma
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Malignant mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral that was commonly used as building material, is often incurable.
But some specialists thought that chemotherapy may help prolong the patients life and improve their quality of life.
However, new research published in the medical journal The Lancet, found no benefit with this treatment.
Exposure
Asbestos is a group of [...]
Malignant Mesothelioma of the Peritoneum is Rare
Sunday, July 11th, 2010Malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum is rare, is an aggressive malignancy with an incidence of 1 case per 1 million, with approximately 20% of all mesotheliomas are peritoneal half of the cases have a history of asbestos exposure. The diagnosis is delayed or is unclear because the clinical manifestations are nonspecific abdominal pain, bloating, postprandial [...]
Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Prior to Surgery May Help Increase the Chances of a Cure
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Malignant mesothelioma affects men more frequently than women. Constant exposure to asbestos is the major risk factor. Symptoms can appear up to 20-50 years or more after exposure to asbestos. The average age at diagnosis is 60.
When mesothelioma is discovered early, the practice of surgery can lead to a cure. In addition, chemotherapy and radiotherapy [...]
Causes, treatment and prevention of mesothelioma asbestosis
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010Mesothelioma Asbestosis is a lung disease such as work-related cancer mesothelioma. Affects the parenchyma of the lung tissue. During exposure to asbestos is the reason behind the disease. Here the parenchyma tissue pain and irritable remain permanently as a result of which dyspnea or shortness of breath occur. There is a greater chance of developing [...]
Knowledge of Risk From the Asbestos Industry
Friday, May 14th, 2010For decades, manufacturers of products containing asbestos and many of the companies that employ men and women who work with these products, have knowingly exposed workers to risks such harmful. The attitude of these companies is demonstrated by the testimony of Charles H. Roemer, a former employee of Unarco, who describes a meeting between officers [...]
Asbestos: A Historical Overview
Thursday, May 13th, 2010The term “asbestos” originated from Greek, meaning “indestructible”. The term is commonly used to refer to the group of mineral fibers that share properties of thermal and chemical resistance, flexibility and high tensile strength. Because of its many uses, asbestos is also known as “the magic mineral” and is incorporated in more than 3,000 products [...]
