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How do you diagnose mesothelioma?
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Biopsy: A ct scan or chest X-ray can show the tumor and / the fluid caused by mesothelioma. A biopsy of the tumor can confirm mesothelioma.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Imaging & biopsy: If suspecting mesothelioma, a chest or abdomen ct scan to see if any pleural or peritoneal tumors are present. Then biopsy, usually surgical biopsy.
Answered 12/15/2014
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