ABSTRACT
Mesothelioma is a proliferative neoplasm that arises from the mesothelial epithelial cells, which
comprise part of the serosal covering and lining of various organ surfaces within the body. This
study is a case report of a 34-year-old female graduate who had 6months history of recurrent
shortness of breath, cough, left sided chest pain and 2-month history of abdominal swelling.
Examination and chest radiograph revealed left sided pleural effusion. Histology revealed
mesothelioma. Management involved surgery, conservative and palliative care.
Keywords: Mesothelioma, Histology, Pleural effusion
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