Abstract
Neoplasms of the pleura are a diverse group of benign and malignant pathologic entities that include both primary and secondary malignancies. Most neoplasms of the pleura are metastases, typically from lung cancer, although extrathoracic neoplasms such as breast and ovarian cancer have a predilection for spread to the pleura. This chapter discusses the most common primary malignant neoplasm to arise from the pleura, diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), with a comprehensive review of the imaging, staging evaluation, and treatment considerations for MPM.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Oncologic Imaging |
Subtitle of host publication | A Multidisciplinary Approach |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 370-393 |
Number of pages | 24 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323695381 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323796385 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Epithelial
- Extrapleural Pneumonectomy
- Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
- Pleural Tumors
- Sarcomatoid
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine