Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous) - Overview

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Definition of Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous):

Benign mesothelioma is a noncancerous tumor of the pleura (lining of the lung and chest cavity).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Nonmalignant mesothelioma is usually a localized tumor that affects men more frequently than women. The tumor may grow to a large size and compress the lung, causing the symptoms of shortness of breath.

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Reviewed last on: 3/16/2007
David A. Kaufman, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous) - Overview

Definition of Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous):

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

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