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Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous)

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Benign mesothelioma is a noncancerous tumor of the pleura (lining of the lung and chest cavity).


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Nonmalignant mesothelioma is usually a localized tumor that affects men more frequently than women. The tumor may grow to a large size and compress the lung, causing the symptoms of shortness of breath.


Review Date: 02/01/2005
Reviewed By: Allen J. Blaivas, D.O., Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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