Difference between revisions of "Pleural Neoplasia"
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*May arise from chest wall and mediastinum | *May arise from chest wall and mediastinum | ||
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===Secondary tumours=== | ===Secondary tumours=== | ||
*Also rare | *Also rare | ||
− | *May arise from transpleural dissemination of [[ | + | *May arise from transpleural dissemination of [[Pulmonary Neoplasia|pulmonary tumours]] (carcinomas and sarcomas) |
*Carcinomas from abdominal cavity may penetrate through diphragmatic lymphatics | *Carcinomas from abdominal cavity may penetrate through diphragmatic lymphatics | ||
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[[Pleural_Cavity_and_Membranes_Flashcards_-_Pathology|Pleural Cavity and Membranes Pathology Flashcards]] | [[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