Author/Authors :
MacLeod، Nicholas نويسنده Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre,University of
Edinburgh,Edinburgh,UK , , Klepstad، Pal نويسنده Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging,Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU),Trondheim,Norway , , Fallon، Marie نويسنده Western General Hospital,Edinburgh,UK , , Laird، Barry نويسنده Western General Hospital,Edinburgh,UK ,
Abstract :
Pain is the most common symptom in malignant pleural mesothelioma and can be challenging to manage. This article discusses the pathophysiology of pain in mesothelioma and provides a case history to outline management options including medication, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and cordotomy.
Keywords :
Malignant , pain , Pleural , Mesothelioma