Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma Summary

Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma (diffuse malignant mesothelioma) in China's relatively rare, but Europe and the United States in recent years the incidence increased significantly. The age of 50 to 70 years old, men more than women. Their contact with asbestos-related causes, the incubation period of up to 20 to 40 above. However, the incidence of this disease and exposure to asbestos in the number and length of no clear relationship. Also still with the long-term exposure to radiation, pleural cavity filling the pleural scarring after treatment, idiopathic, and other factors.