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Is Cone Shaped Holes And Multiple Timorese Sign Of Mesothelioma?
My husband was a contractor most of his life and knows he was exposed to asbestos. He now has developed what the doctor is describing as cone shaped holes in his lungs as well as multiple Timorese the largest being 7 mm in the lower left lobe. It is too dangerous to biopsy. He has been labeled terminal. Could this be mesothelioma?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has asbestos exposure and chances of asbestos related diseases are high. He may have mesothelioma or other asbestos related lung disease or carcinoma. He should go for biopsy of that lump. If needed go for immunohistochemistry study. It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has asbestos exposure and chances of asbestos related diseases are high. He may have mesothelioma or other asbestos related lung disease or carcinoma. He should go for biopsy of that lump. If needed go for immunohistochemistry study. It will give you exact diagnosis.
Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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