Malignant pleural mesothelioma: an update on investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy of the pleural surface, predominantly caused by prior asbestos exposure. There is a global epidemic of malignant pleural mesothelioma underway, and incidence rates are predicted to peak in the next few years.This article summarises the epide...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2016
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