If the doctor suspects mesothelioma after the history and physical exam, he or she may order a number of tests to help make a diagnosis.
Some of these tests include:
CT Scan
MRI
Biopsy
Thoracoscopy
Peritoneoscopy
Surgery.
CT Scan/MRI
A CT (or CAT) scan or an MRI may also be useful in making a diagnosis. A CT scan is a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. In an MRI, a powerful magnet linked to a computer is used to make detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures are viewed on a monitor and can also be printed.
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