Difference between revisions of "Pleural Neoplasia"
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| − | + | ===Primary tumours=== | |
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| − | + | *Rare | |
| − | + | *May arise from chest wall and mediastinum | |
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| − | | | + | ====[[Mesothelioma]]==== |
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| − | + | ===Secondary tumours=== | |
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| − | + | *Also rare | |
| + | *May arise from transpleural dissemination of [[Pulmonary Neoplasia|pulmonary tumours]] (carcinomas and sarcomas) | ||
| + | *Carcinomas from abdominal cavity may penetrate through diphragmatic lymphatics | ||
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| + | ==Test yourself with the Pleural Cavity and Membranes Pathology Flashcards== | ||
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| + | [[Pleural_Cavity_and_Membranes_Flashcards_-_Pathology|Pleural Cavity and Membranes Pathology Flashcards]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Pleural Cavity and Membranes - Pathology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Respiratory System - Hyperplastic/Neoplastic Pathology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Neoplasia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:42, 20 February 2011
Primary tumours
- Rare
- May arise from chest wall and mediastinum
Mesothelioma
Secondary tumours
- Also rare
- May arise from transpleural dissemination of pulmonary tumours (carcinomas and sarcomas)
- Carcinomas from abdominal cavity may penetrate through diphragmatic lymphatics