Mesothelioma Tests and diagnosis

How is pleural mesothelioma diagnosed?

Before considering the possibility of pleural mesothelioma, your doctor asked about your health and you discussed. It is possible that they have suspected the presence of a pleural mesothelioma during a routine chest radiograph or as part of a screening program for workers with asbestos. It usually perform a number of special tests to confirm a diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma. Here are a few:

Mesothelioma Imaging Techniques

Tests (radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography [CT], magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] and bone scintigraphy) for performing a thorough examination of organs, tissues and bones. These examinations can cause discomfort, but they are not usually painful.

Mesothelioma Biopsy

Intervention usually required to establish a definite diagnosis of cancer. It involves removing cells or tissues of the body to be examined microscopically. If the cells are cancerous, he will then see how fast they grow. These examinations can cause discomfort, but they are not usually painful. The following interventions can be used to confirm a diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma: Pleuroscopie: Also known as endoscopy: visual inspection of the inside of the chest with a narrow flexible tube with a magnifying glass. In some cases, this procedure can take pictures in addition to performing a biopsy. The pleuroscopie is typically performed under mild anesthesia and may require a small incision on the chest wall. Thoracotomy: partial or total removal of tumor through an incision on the chest, this intervention, performed under general anesthesia, may also allow removal of tissues and lymph nodes near the tumor for examination.

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