Malignant Mesothelioma.
Def:-
It is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs,known as the mesothelium.
(CXR demonstrating Mesothelioma of left lower lung)
Sites:-
- Pleura. (is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases).
- Peritoneum.
- The pericardium (1).
- The tunica vaginalis.
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