Early detection of malignant pleural mesothelioma through measurement of soluble mesothelin-related protein and positron emission tomography.
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Things are looking much improved for early detection…
Article Abstract: A 51-year-old man with no known history of asbestos exposure presented with hydropneumothorax. Soluble mesothelin-related protein testing and combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography were used to diagnose malignant pleural mesothelioma. One year after radical surgery and radiotherapy, there was no clinical recurrence.
O’Lone EL, Park EK, Sandrini A, Fogarty GB, Yates DH. St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Med J Aust. 2009 Feb 2;190(3):158-9
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Feb 23 2009