Ways Of Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is not ways easy to diagnose because the symptoms mimic other diseases. After a thorough assessment by the physician, testing procedures such as x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans will began. The doctor then may perform a needle biopsy or and open biopsy to collect tissue samples that will be examined by a pathologist. The tissue samples are tested to see if there are malignant cells present.
A needle biopsy is done by inserting a hollow needle through the skin into the suspected area in the body and a small tissue sample can be collected. Most physicians prefer to use an open biopsy because they can collect a larger tissue sample, thus making diagnosis easier and more accurate. Due to the difficulty of diagnosing mesothelioma, it is very important that the patient inform the doctor if they have with asbestos.
