| malignant mesothelioma | definition: rare malignant neoplasm of the mesothelium (lining of the pleura, pericardium and peritoneum). The major risk factor is exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma in the lung may include shortness of breath and chest pain that may radiate to the shoulders or upper abdomen. Other symptoms are weakness, loss of apetite, hoarseness. Symtoms of mesothelioma in the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) may include nausea, vomiting, urine and bowl obstruction, swelling of the legs and feet and fever. Diagnosis is difficult, and, procedures used are: CT scan, biopsy, thoracoscopy and laparoscopy. Surgery is the most common treatment although radiation therapy and chemotherapy are also used. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun term type: main entry term reliability code: 9 |
| mesotelioma maligno | term type: main entry term reliability code: 9 part of speech: noun gender: masculine number: singular definition: neoplasia maligna de mesotelio. El principal factor de riesgo es la exposición a amianto. Los síntomas se manifiestan a nivel pulmonar y pueden incluir dificultad al respirar y dolor en el pecho. Otros síntomas son la debilidad, pérdida de apetito, ronquera. Los síntomas en el peritoneo son las nauseas, vómitos, obstrucción de orina, hinchazón en las piernas y fiebre. El diagnóstico se lleva a cabo por TAC, biopsia, toracoscopia y laparascopia. La cirugía es el tratamiento estándar. (es) |