There are four different types of mesothelioma based on where the cancer originates in the body: Pleural mesothelioma (in the lining of the lungs or pleura) Peritoneal mesothelioma (in the lining of ...

Peritoneal cancer, also called primary peritoneal cancer, is a rare type of cancer, occurring in fewer than seven out of every million people in the United States. The peritoneum is a membrane that ...

Conclusion MPE in gynaecological cancers is closely associated with MA and ascitic drainage. This could be due to the common embryological origin of pleural and peritoneal membranes. Further research ...

The malignant mesothelioma mainly develops in the pleura and peritoneum, while primary ovarian mesothelioma is very rare. Here, we report the first case of primary ovarian mesothelioma (clear cell ...

The options for surgery include pleurectomy and decortication (P/D)—the complete removal of the pleura, pericardium, gross tumor, and, in some cases, the diaphragm—and extrapleural ...

What is pericarditis in children? Pericarditis is inflammation or infection of the pericardium. The pericardium is 2 thin membranes that surround the heart. Normally, there is a small amount of fluid ...

This was a year whose high points included Joan Jonas’s luminous survey, the extravaganza “PST ART,” and the 24-karat beauty of a show “Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350.” By ...

Since malignant pleural mesothelioma begins in the lining of the lungs (pleura), its symptoms mainly affect the chest area and respiratory ... Let us get you the results you deserve. Peritoneal ...

The solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura (SFTP) is a rare intrathoracic neoplasm that commonly originates from the subpleural mesenchymal cells of the visceral pleura and accounts for less than 5% of ...

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New export terminals along the rugged Pacific coastline have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship. By Max Bearak and Pat Kane About four million common ...