Presentation
Left shoulder pain, weight loss, and loss of appetite
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Mesothelioma
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The left apical lung zone demonstrates pleural thickening.
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Moderate left pleural effusion after an attempt to take a biopsy.
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Air-fluid level after a left pleural peeling operation (hydropneumothorax).
Case Discussion
Conclusion of the pathological study: malignant mesothelioma, epithelial type, grade II.