Résumé
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive tumor, secondary to occupational asbestos exposure. Clinical and radiological signs are unspecific. The diagnosis of MPM is based on histology and on biopsies best obtained by thoracoscopy. Prophylactic irradiation of chest scars and drains is validated by French guidelines. Surgery, extrapleural pneumonectomy or pleurectomy/decortication is not recommended outside a clinical trial. Firstline chemotherapy with pemetrexed remains the standard treatment. Bevacizumab was tested in an randomized phase 3 trial, MAPS, until December 2013.
Titre traduit de la contribution | Malignant pleural mesothelioma |
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langue originale | Français |
Pages (de - à) | 245-249 |
Nombre de pages | 5 |
journal | Oncologie |
Volume | 16 |
Numéro de publication | 5 |
Les DOIs | |
état | Publié - 1 janv. 2014 |
Modification externe | Oui |
mots-clés
- Asbestosis
- Diagnosis
- Mesothelioma
- Pleura
- Treatment