Questions on Mesothelioma

Q1. Mesothelioma of peritoneum is associated with exposure of which of the
following

a) Beryllium

b) Asbestos

c) Zinc

d) Nickel


Q 2. The most common symptom of peritoneal mesothelioma is

a) Abdominal pain

b) Anorexia

c) Nausea

d) weight loss


Q3. Drug of choice in chemotherapy of mesothelioma is

a) Mitomycin

b) 5FU

c) cisplatin





Answers

  1) b

Mesothelioma is a malignant neoplasm originating from pleural or peritoneal surfaces that is

usually associated with occupational exposure to asbestos. In the US: Annual incidence of

mesothelioma is 7-13 cases per million male patients with a history of asbestos exposure.

Most fatal is cancer of the lung. Lung cancer is the most common due to working in such an environment.

Most people are eligible for compensation as many law firms have come up to support the cause.

  2) a

  Abdominal pain is the commonest symptom seen in  peritoneal mesothelioma 70 % of cases present with abdominal pain

53) c

Cisplatin is the drug used in Phase III trials. None of the standard treatment

options has improved survival. The most active agents are anthracycline, platinum,

and alkylating agents; each produces a response rate of 10-20%.