Respiratory Conditions
Mesothelioma of pleura
Serious
ICD-10: C45 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: फेफड़े की झिल्ली का कैंसर · தமிழ்: நுரையீரல் சவ்வு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಪೊರೆ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: ఊపిరితిత్తుల పొర క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: ফুসফুসের পর্দার ক্যান্সার · मराठी: फुफ्फुसाच्या पडद्याचा कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: ફેફસાની પડદાનું કેન્સર
About this condition
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, strongly linked to asbestos exposure in construction, shipyards, or factories. Symptoms may take decades to appear after exposure. Treatment options exist but early diagnosis significantly improves outcomes.
Common symptoms
chest pain
persistent cough
shortness of breath
unexplained weight loss
fluid around lungs
difficulty breathing
fatigue
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | फेफड़े की झिल्ली का कैंसर · मेसोथेलियोमा · प्लूरा का घातक रोग · फुफ्फुस आवरण का कैंसर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நுரையீரல் சவ்வு புற்றுநோய் · மெசோதீலியோமா · ப்ளூரா புற்றுநோய் · நுரையீரல் உறை புற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಪೊರೆ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಮೆಸೊಥೀಲಿಯೋಮಾ · ಪ್ಲ್ಯೂರಾ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶ ಹೊದಿಕೆ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఊపిరితిత్తుల పొర క్యాన్సర్ · మెసోథెలియోమా · ప్లూరా క్యాన్సర్ · ఊపిరితిత్తుల తెర కణితి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ফুসফুসের পর্দার ক্যান্সার · মেসোথেলিওমা · প্লুরার ক্যান্সার · ফুসফুসের আবরণের ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | फुफ्फुसाच्या पडद्याचा कर्करोग · मेसोथेलियोमा · प्लूरा कर्करोग · फुफ्फुसाच्या आवरणाचा कर्करोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ફેફસાની પડદાનું કેન્સર · મેસોથેલિયોમા · પ્લ્યુરા કેન્સર · ફેફસાના આવરણનું કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Mesothelioma of pleura?
chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss, fluid around lungs, difficulty breathing.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Mesothelioma of pleura common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Mesothelioma of pleura?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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