Mesothelioma

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Shorness of breath and left chest wall pain.

3 months later

x-ray

Rapid growth of the left pleural mass with associated chest pain. Stable effusion.

Case Discussion

Initially seen with shortness of breath. Chest x-ray appearances consistent with mesothelioma. The patient refused further investigation or treatment.

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