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Mesothelioma — DOccMed MCQ

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A 70-year-old retired shipyard worker presents with progressive breathlessness and unilateral pleural effusion. CT shows nodular pleural thickening. He worked in the shipyard until 1990. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: B — Diffuse pleural mesothelioma

Unilateral pleural effusion with nodular thickening in a former shipyard worker is highly suspicious for mesothelioma. Latency of 20-50 years is consistent. This is a prescribed disease.

Reference: BTS Mesothelioma Guidelines; IIDB