Tests for Malignant pleural Mesothelioma

As already we know that mesothelioma cancer is very dangerous disease.we should be very careful in examine the disease. A well professional doctor should moniter the patient and ask him to go through some tests to confirm the disease.


Here are the some tests to identify mesothelioma cancer:-

• CHEST X-RAY:- In this if the patient has pleural effusion or enlargement of lungs can be identified. But it is not helpful to the doctor as its has limited findings.
• MRI SCAN:- Here soft tissues can be visible clearly. But it also has some draw backs.
• POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY:- In this the malignant cells can be identified by their metabolic activity.some times this is recommended for pre treatment evaluation.
• THORACENTESIS:- It is a procedure in which a needle is placed between the ribs in to pleural cavity and collect the pleural fluid and send to pathologist for evaluating any cancerous cells are present.
• BIOPSY:- It is a procedure in which a part of the infected tissue is taken form the body. Then collected tissue sent to pathologist to identify any abnormality in the tissue or cells.

From the above tests Doctor identify the condition of mesothelioma. At what stage it is present. In the coming post i will expliain the stages of mesothelioma cancer.

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