Mesothelioma and Asbestos

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is most often obtained with careful assessment of clinical as well as radiological findings in addition to a confirming tissue biopsy. (Learn about typical mesothelioma symptoms.) A review of the patient’s health examination history, including history of asbestos exposure is used, followed by a total material examination, x-rays of the chest or abdomen, as well as lung function tests. A CT scan or MRI may as well as be done at this time. Incase any of these preliminary tests prove suspicious for mesothelioma; a biopsy is essential to confirm this diagnosis.

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