Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma

Computed tomography scan of the lung showing a right-sided pleural mesothelioma and left-sided calcified pleural plaque

From the collection of Dr Chris R. Kelsey; used with permission

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Mesothelioma

Computed tomography scan of the mediastinum showing a right-sided pleural mesothelioma and left-sided calcified pleural plaque

From the collection of Dr Chris R. Kelsey; used with permission

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Mesothelioma

Chest x-ray demonstrating total left-sided collapse and replacement of hemithorax with mesothelioma; there is reduced expansion on this side

From BMJ Case Reports 2011;doi:10.1136/bcr.09.2010.3319

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Mesothelioma

Positron emission tomography scan showing hypermetabolic right-sided pleural mesothelioma

From the collection of Dr Chris R. Kelsey; used with permission

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Videos

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  Pleural aspiration animated demonstration

  Video demonstrating how to perform a pleural aspiration