Sarcomatoid Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Case Report

Mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm and found 1 case/ million / year. It develops mainly in individuals over 60 year of age. Main risk factor is asbestos exposure. Other risk factors include: - Simian virus 40, ERIONITE fibre exposure, radiation induced. This is a case report of a 70-year-old female diagnosed with Mesothelioma of Sarcomatoid type by IHC markers.

• Publication year

  2024

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  Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Care

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  2024-02-10

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  DOI 10.31557/apjcc.2024.9.1.211-212
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