Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma in Women: A Case Report

Abstract

Pleural mesothelioma is a primary malignant tumor of the pleura whose origin is multifactorial. Exposure to asbestos in the home or at work is the main risk factor incriminated in the pathophysiology of pleural mesothelioma. Occupational exposure makes this pathology a notifiable disease. Diagnosis is histological by thoracoscopy, but histopathological study is difficult because pleural mesothelioma has a broad morphological spectrum and poses a problem of differential diagnosis with several pleural pathologies. Thoracoscopy is the main method of extension assessment, but new imaging methods are enabling better staging. Treatment is based on surgery whenever possible. In non-operable patients and for unresectable tumors, treatment is based on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and palliative care. Survival depends on prognostic factors.

We report the case of a patient who presented with malignant pleural mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos from her home, with a rapidly unfavorable evolution.

Citation

Nahidi M, Arfaoui H, Fazazi I, El Khattabi W, Bamha H, Msika S, et al. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma in Women: A Case Report. WebLog J Pulmonol Respir Res. wjprm.2026. c1305. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19270688