Posts Tagged ‘Chest Cavity’

Malignant Pleural Effusions

2nd June 2009 by admin No Comments

Overview
The pleural space is located between the lungs and the chest cavity. Normally, the expanded lung tissue causes the space to be compressed against the chest wall. Some cancers spread to this space and cause a build-up of fluid. The diagnosis of malignant pleural effusion is made by physical examination of the chest, by chest [...]

Mesothelioma: Questions And Answers

31st May 2009 by admin No Comments

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.

What is the mesothelium?
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