Mesothelioma Information and Facts

Complications of mesothelioma

As pleural mesothelioma spreads in the chest, it puts pressure on the structures in that area. This can cause complications, such as:
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Chest pain
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Swelling of the neck and face caused by pressure on the large vein that leads from your upper body to your heart (superior vena cava syndrome)
  • Pain caused by pressure on the nerves and spinal cord
  • Accumulation of fluid in the chest (pleural effusion), which can compress the lung nearby and make breathing difficult

Source:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mesothelioma/DS00779/DSECTION=complications

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