A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Abstract In this concise article, we give a current overview of the practical approach to diagnosing pleural mesothelioma (PM). PM is a rare, incurable, aggressive cancer almost exclusively related to previous asbestos exposure. We begin by outlining the general approach to pleural malignancy. The f...
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| description | Abstract In this concise article, we give a current overview of the practical approach to diagnosing pleural mesothelioma (PM). PM is a rare, incurable, aggressive cancer almost exclusively related to previous asbestos exposure. We begin by outlining the general approach to pleural malignancy. The focus then shifts to pleural mesothelioma (PM), with discussions on cytological analyses, a direct-to-thoracoscopy approach, specialist services, and future directions. This narrative review aims to provide an updated, practical overview of current and emerging diagnostic strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b68d905a448949ce9678588cdd3fd7ac2025-08-24T11:42:31ZengAdis, Springer HealthcarePulmonary Therapy2364-17542364-17462025-06-0111350351710.1007/s41030-025-00301-6A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural MesotheliomaAvinash Aujayeb0Philippe Astoul1Respiratory Department, Northumbria Health Care NHS Foundation Trust, Care of Gail HewittDepartment of Thoracic Oncology, Pleural Diseases and Interventional Pulmonology, North Hospital, Aix-Marseille UniversityAbstract In this concise article, we give a current overview of the practical approach to diagnosing pleural mesothelioma (PM). PM is a rare, incurable, aggressive cancer almost exclusively related to previous asbestos exposure. We begin by outlining the general approach to pleural malignancy. The focus then shifts to pleural mesothelioma (PM), with discussions on cytological analyses, a direct-to-thoracoscopy approach, specialist services, and future directions. This narrative review aims to provide an updated, practical overview of current and emerging diagnostic strategies.https://doi.org/10.1007/s41030-025-00301-6Pleural mesotheliomaThoracoscopyPleural malignancyMalignant pleural effusionCytology |
| spellingShingle | Avinash Aujayeb Philippe Astoul A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Pulmonary Therapy Pleural mesothelioma Thoracoscopy Pleural malignancy Malignant pleural effusion Cytology |
| title | A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma |
| title_full | A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma |
| title_fullStr | A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma |
| title_short | A Diagnostic Approach to Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma |
| title_sort | diagnostic approach to malignant pleural mesothelioma |
| topic | Pleural mesothelioma Thoracoscopy Pleural malignancy Malignant pleural effusion Cytology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s41030-025-00301-6 |
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