Qasim Abeer, Allu Sai Vishnu Vardhan, Schmidt Patrik, Parikh Harsh R, Moore Sarah, Yapor Laura, Soliman Maryam
Internal Medicine, BronxCare Health System, New York City, USA.
Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Jan 24;16(1):e52859. doi: 10.7759/cureus.52859. eCollection 2024 Jan.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive malignancy typically associated with asbestos exposure. We present the clinical and diagnostic journey of a 63-year-old male carpenter, who presented with concerning symptoms of shortness of breath and total right lung "white-out" on imaging. Comprehensive medical evaluation revealed the presence of malignant pleural mesothelioma. This study underscores the importance of considering mesothelioma as a potential diagnosis in individuals with occupational asbestos exposure and highlights patterns in diagnosing and managing this devastating disease. Early recognition and intervention are essential in improving outcomes for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma.
间皮瘤是一种罕见且侵袭性强的恶性肿瘤,通常与接触石棉有关。我们介绍了一名63岁男性木匠的临床和诊断过程,他出现了令人担忧的呼吸急促症状,影像学检查显示右肺完全“变白”。全面的医学评估发现患有恶性胸膜间皮瘤。这项研究强调了将间皮瘤作为职业性石棉接触个体潜在诊断的重要性,并突出了诊断和管理这种毁灭性疾病的模式。早期识别和干预对于改善间皮瘤患者的预后至关重要。