Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous)

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

Respiratory system

• Chronic cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain

Approximately half of mesothelioma patients are asymptomatic (show no symptoms of disease).

During a physical examination, the health care provider may notice a clubbed appearance of the fingers.

Tests that may show mesothelioma include the following:

• Chest x-ray
• CT scan of the chest
• Open lung biopsy

Review Date: 02/01/2005
Reviewed By: Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.