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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Update : 15/04/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Update : 22/04/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Update : 29/04/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Update : 06/05/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Update : 13/05/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Update : 20/05/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 27/05/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 03/06/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 10/06/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 17/06/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 24/06/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 01/07/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue and represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura (lung lining) and peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) account for nearly all the site of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating and fevers, swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of the peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computing tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is difficult. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site which makes surgery an option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 08/07/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 15/07/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 22/07/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 29/07/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 05/08/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 12/08/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 19/08/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 26/08/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 02/09/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 09/09/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 16/09/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 23/09/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 30/09/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 07/10/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 14/10/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 21/10/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 28/10/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 04/11/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 18/11/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 25/11/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 02/12/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 09/12/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 16/12/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 23/12/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 30/12/2007

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 06/01/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 13/01/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 20/01/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 27/01/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 03/02/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 10/02/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 17/02/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 24/02/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 02/03/2008

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Mesothelioma Direct access to data Summary Mesotheliomas are rare aggressive tumors arising from mesothelial tissue. Their prevalence is unknown but they represent less than 1% of all cancers. The pleura and peritoneum account for nearly all sites of mesothelioma. Mesotheliomas are most often seen in older patients and in over 90% of cases there is a history of exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the lower back or the side of the chest, persistent cough, progressive shortness of breath, a hoarse or husky voice, weight loss, sweating, fever and swallowing difficulty. The most frequent signs of peritoneal mesothelioma include abdominal pain and swelling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The tumors are usually detected with imaging techniques such as chest X ray and computed tomography (CT) scanning. Definitive diagnosis is established by biopsy. Treatment is problematic. The only curative treatment is surgery but, unfortunately, many tumors have spread beyond the original site at diagnosis making surgery a curative option in only a few cases. Prognosis is generally poor. A few cases of long-term survivors have been reported. *Author: Orphanet (May 2007)*. Update : 09/03/2008

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