Pleural effusion in mesothelioma. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan in coronal (front) view through the chest in a 58 year old male patient,showing extensive pleural effusion (fluid accumulation,yellow) around the lung due to mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer usually associated with exposure to asbestos. White ribs of the ribcage are seen; the heart (light grey) is at centre | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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