What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Malignant Mesothelioma?
Systemic manifestations may be present with any type of malignant mesothelioma and include weight loss, malaise, anorexia, and fever.
Types of mesothelioms
- Pleural mesothelioma
- Symptoms include pain in the back or the lower chest, dyspnea, and dry cough. The presence of a large pleural effusion (more than 200-300 mL of pleural fluid) can be detected clinically by the absence of chest wall movement, mediastinal shift to the opposite side, decreased breath sounds, and dullness to percussion over the effusion.
- Peritoneal mesothelioma
- Symptoms include abdominal pain, bowel obstruction, and abdominal distension due to ascites or bowel obstruction.
- Pericardial mesothelioma
- Symptoms may include pain, dyspnea, and cough. A pericardial friction rub may be present. Cardiac tamponade is an ominous sign and is suggested by symptoms of tachycardia, tachypnea, and a narrow pulse pressure.
