Abstract: This case report presents a 60-year-old gentleman with a significant smoking history and possible asbestos exposure who was referred to the emergency department for atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate and symptoms of heart failure. Labs showed normal brain natriuretic peptide and troponin I. His echocardiography finding … [Read more...]
Incidence, treatment and survival of malignant pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma: a population-based study
Introduction: Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive cancer that primarily arises from the pleura (MPM) or peritoneum (MPeM), mostly due to asbestos exposure. This study reviewed the Dutch population-based incidence, treatment and survival since the national ban on asbestos in 1993. Materials and methods: Patients with MPM or MPeM … [Read more...]
Malignant pleural mesothelioma patients’ experience by gender: findings from a cross-sectional UK-national questionnaire
OBJECTIVES: Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of mesothelial surfaces, most commonly those of the pleura. The aim of this study was to understand, using a national questionnaire, the gendered care experiences of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Patients were asked about their experience of the diagnostic process, … [Read more...]
Malignant pleural mesothelioma patients’ experience by gender: findings from a cross-sectional UK-national questionnaire
OBJECTIVES: Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of mesothelial surfaces, most commonly those of the pleura. The aim of this study was to understand, using a national questionnaire, the gendered care experiences of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). Patients were asked about their experience of the diagnostic process, … [Read more...]
A Case of Pulmonary Embolism with Sarcomatoid Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma with Long-Term Pleural Effusion
Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly aggressive tumor that originates from pleural mesothelial cells. In recent years, with the development of asbestos-related industries and the increase in air pollution, its incidence has been increased. The incidence of pulmonary embolism combined with sarcomatoid MPM is very low and the … [Read more...]
Osteopontin, GLUT1 and Ki-67 expression in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: prognostic implications
Background: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is the most common primary peritoneal neoplasm. The only universally recognised pathological prognostic factor is histopathological subtype. Prognostic markers based on patient features and clinical stages have been disappointing. Aims: To assess the prognostic role of several clinicopathological … [Read more...]
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Clinical Practice Guidelines (SEOM, 2021)
Diagnosis and Staging: Genomic studies are not recommended in routine clinical practice but may be appropriate in selected patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), especially those with young age and family history of cancer, who may carry germline mutations in cancer susceptibility genes. Chest computed tomography (CT) scan … [Read more...]
Questioning the prognostic role of BAP-1 immunohistochemistry in malignant pleural mesothelioma: A single center experience with systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction: The prognostic role of BRCA1 associated protein-1 (BAP1) expression in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a matter of debate. We aimed to clarify whether [ malignant pleural mesothelioma patients ] with loss of BAP1 expression have better overall survival (OS) compared to BAP1 positive patients. Methods: [ BRCA1 … [Read more...]
Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis: a rare case and review of literature
Background: Malignant mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis is a rare tumour which comprises less than 1% of all mesotheliomas. Case presentation: 69-years old patient with painful hard mass and hydrocele in the right scrotum to whom a right hydrocelectomy was performed. Any history of scrotal trauma or exposure to asbestos was not … [Read more...]
CD70 Expression Correlates With a Worse Prognosis in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
Diffuse malignant mesothelioma of the pleura (MPM) is a highly aggressive tumour that typically is associated with short survival. CD70 and CD27 belong to the tumour necrosis factor (TNF) and the TNF receptor (TNFR) superfamily, respectively. Under physiological conditions, the tightly regulated interaction between CD70 and CD27 plays a … [Read more...]