Tariq Parvez.
Mesothelioma: Recent advances.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;13(2):65-6.

Besides the well known etiological impact of asbestos, Simian virus 40 has been proposed as an important cofactor in the development of malignant pleural Mesothelioma (MPM). New diagnostic modalities employed for analysis of serous effusions found a very high immunocytochemical expression of N-cadherin in MPM but not otherwise offering any additional tool in the differential diagnosis among MPM, adenocarcinoma and benign effusion. Pemetrexed and other drugs have shown some promise. Further understanding of the biology of this disease could lead to newer and more targeted treatments. This is an editorial.

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