Imaging Scans
To ensure the presence of mesothelioma in an individual, the docter will need to take several tests such as x-rays, CT scan or MRI. These tests are obtained in order to see how far the mesothelioma has progressed. Each test provides different information to help the docter to make the right diagnosis. X-ray is used to identify the abnormalities found in lungs such as how much fluid or mineral deposits found in lung. While the CT scan is used to obtain information about the image of the same location from different angle. The MRI technology is used to provide the doctor with additional information from different view.
Biopsies
Biopsies is a very important diagnoses because it provides the doctor and patient with the symptoms and sign which mesothelioma have and also the history of asbestos exposure. The doctor may need to perform fine needle aspiration on the patient. This is the less invasive type of biopsy. If the result of needle biopsy is not sufficient, the docter wil need to go for more invasive survival biopsies.
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