Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Exams and Tests

Exams and Tests

The doctor or nurse will examine you and ask about your medical history and symptoms. Tests that may be done include:
  • Chest x-ray 
Chest x-ray 
  • Chest CT
Chest CT
  • Open lung biopsy
Open lung biopsy
  • Pleural biopsy
Pleural biopsy

Mesothelioma is often hard to diagnose under the microscope. It can be hard to distinguish between this disease and similar conditions and tumors.

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