Mesothelioma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

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Circumferential nodular soft tissue encasement of the left lung. There is volume loss with elevation of the hemidiaphragm and shift of the mediastinum. A number of enlarged mediastinal nodes are noted.

Case Discussion

Features are consistent with malignant pleural mesothelioma (subsequently confirmed on histology)

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