Clinical Aspects of Mesothelioma

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Abstract

The most common presenting symptoms of malignant pleural mesotheliomas (MPMs) are dyspnea and chest wall pain [1]. They may be associated with constitutional symptoms as well, especially weight loss, malaise, and sometimes night sweats. Additional clinical features include chills, sweats, weakness, fatigue, fever, and anorexia [2].

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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Malignant Mesothelioma Constrictive Pericarditis Asbestos Exposure Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy 
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