Generalmente la cirugía es necesaria para un tumor solitario.
Se espera que los resultados sean buenos con un tratamiento oportuno. La enfermedad puede retornar en aproximadamente 1 de cada 10 casos y puede volver a ocurrir hasta 10 años más tarde.
Una de las complicaciones es que se presente un derrame pleural (líquido que drena hacia las membranas alrededor de los pulmones).
Se debe consultar con el médico si se observan síntomas de mesotelioma.
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