Mesothelioma with non-pleural malignancy: a red herring or just an uncommon pairing?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly aggressive cancer of the pleura with a well-established male predominance and causative link with asbestos exposure. We report four cases of female patients with MPM referred for palliation of symptoms thought to b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/1/1/39 |