Malign mesothelioma and gelatinous pleural fluid

KARNAK D., Sözener Z. ç., Uçar Y., Cangir A., DEMİRKAZIK A., Kankaya D.

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, vol.1, no.1, pp.80-82, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 1 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s2222-1808(11)60020-0
  • Journal Name: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA), CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.80-82
  • Keywords: Gelatinous effusion, Hyaluranic acid, Mesothelioma, Pleurodesis
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Gelatinous or viscous pleural fluid can be seen in malignant mesothelioma. We reported a 65-year-old patient with mesothelioma, also diagnosed as non-hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Mini-thoracotomy was performed in order to get the fluid out, and to make pleurodesis. This patient had been followed up for four years then he died. Gelatinous fluid can be manageable well with surgery and pleurodesis and can be the messenger of long survival. © 2011 Asian Pacific Tropical Medicine Press.