title: [Radiologic diagnosis and therapy of pleural mesothelioma].
abstract: In Germany pleural mesothelioma occurs annually in 100-200 patients who had usually been working in the asbestos industry. In 100 mesotheliomas, evaluated radiologically, 61 presented pleural effusions and 82 a pleural tumour. This may result in retracting the hemithorax. Radiotherapy has a palliative goal. Applying 40 Gy may reduce pain and may inhibit fluid production. The irradiated volume should, if possible, spare lung tissue, which necessitates careful treatment planning.
authors: Röntgen- und Radiumabteilung des Knappschafts-Krankenhauses Recklinghausen.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Lange
mesh_terms: D001195:Asbestosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010166:Palliative Care; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Radiologische Diagnostik und Therapie des Pleuramesothelioms.