The diagnosis of Mesothelioma
The diagnosis of Mesothelioms is considered one of the most difficult procedures for the analysis of symptoms in the initial phase. The symptoms of this rare disease, a diagnosis is very difficult, to a doctor because the symptoms are very similar to those of other diseases at the beginning. Retardant the diagnosis is very common in most cases, the symptoms may not be as specific, both for patients and their doctors.
In general, a diagnosis of mesothelioma is, in most cases, with a careful assessment of the factors related to the clinical and radiological results. The biopsy tissue is also concerned with the above-mentioned factors. The examination of the patient’s medical history can be very helpful for the diagnosis of mesothelioma. A careful observation of the patient’s history includes asbestos exposure, the complete physical examination, x-ray results of the chest and abdomen and the tests of lung function.
A computer tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be taken at this level. If the results of preliminary tests show suspect, then a biopsy will be performed to confirm the diagnosis. The position of the cancer can be determined with the help meet the biopsy. If the biopsy confirmed the presence of mesothelioma, the stage of cancer will be. The amount of the cancer cell, which is then distributed through a series of tests. The disease is localized, if the test shows that cancer cells do not extend through the membrane.
While the diagnosis, various tests are carried out, as investigations by imaging techniques, including the use of X-ray, CT (Computed Tomography) scan, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), PET (positron -), bronchoscopy, or Médiastinoscopie one is used to the affected areas. Cyto is used to test the liquid after pleural effusion, it is removed with a needle, thoracoscopie is used to look directly into the tumor, and the biopsy needle biopsy open are the main tests for the diagnosis of mesothelioma.
