- Malignant Mesothelioma.

Malignant Mesothelioma.

Def:-

It is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs,known as the mesothelium.

(CXR demonstrating Mesothelioma of left lower lung)

Sites:-

• Pleura. (is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases).
• Peritoneum.
• The pericardium (1).
• The tunica vaginalis.

- Meosthelioma Symptoms.

Meosthelioma Symptoms

Dr. Michael Milano explains what mesothelioma is and its symptoms..

- Asbestos Lung Cancer.

Asbestos Lung Cancer.

Dr. Michael Milano explains how lung cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure.

-Congenital Rubella Syndrome.

Congenital Rubella Syndrome

Aetiology:-
Maternal infection by rubella leads to Maternal viremia which lead to transplacental spread of the virus to the fetus causing fetal viremia whcih in turn leads to infection invloving many fetal organs and hence congenital anomalies.

N.B:- Newborn discharge virus in his secretions for 12-18 months after birth so he is infectious.
Incidence:-
*In the 1st trimester:- 15-20%.
*In the 4th month:- 5%.