Malignant pleural mesothelioma

Updated: July 11, 2024

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Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

 

pemetrexed

21-day cycle (in combination with cisplatin):

500

mg/m^2

pemetrexed with cisplatin IV on the first day of the cycle, repeat the cycle until disease progression



nivolumab

360

mg

Solution

Intravenous (IV)

every 3 weeks

Continue the dose until disease progression or up to 2 years



pembrolizumab / Berahyaluronidase 

Administer dose of 395 mg/4,800 units through subcutaneous route every three weeks Administer prior to chemotherapy when given on the same day



 
 

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Malignant pleural mesothelioma

Updated : July 11, 2024
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