Short Essay on Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma


It is a rare tumour complicating asbestos exposure.

Clinical Features

The person develops cough, severe progressive exertional dyspoea

Signs:

Finger clubbing on auscultation during the end of inspiration end inspiratory basal crackles
1. Chest X-ray shows linear shadowing of the basal areas of lung like a honey comb appearance
2. Calcified pleural plaques are seen on X-ray giving a shaggy appearance

Prevention:

Only by a detailed occupational history. 
Protective measures during work.
Avoid smocking.

Treatment:

Commonly using medicines are:-

Ars.alb, Ars.iod, Aur, Apis, Carb.an, Carb.veg, Con., Hydr., Kali.ars, Kali. cy, Phyt., Sil, Thuja

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