Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma

Thorac Cancer. 2023 Sep;14(26):2715-2731. doi: 10.1111/1759-7714.15022. Epub 2023 Jul 17.

Abstract

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a malignant tumor originating from the pleura, and its incidence has been increasing in recent years. Due to the insidious onset and strong local invasiveness of MPM, most patients are diagnosed in the late stage and early screening and treatment for high-risk populations are crucial. The treatment of MPM mainly includes surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Immunotherapy and electric field therapy have also been applied, leading to further improvements in patient survival. The Mesothelioma Group of the Yangtze River Delta Lung Cancer Cooperation Group (East China LUng caNcer Group, ECLUNG; Youth Committee) developed a national consensus on the clinical diagnosis and treatment of MPM based on existing clinical research evidence and the opinions of national experts. This consensus aims to promote the homogenization and standardization of MPM diagnosis and treatment in China, covering epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Keywords: diagnosis; malignant pleural mesothelioma; prognosis; treatment.

MeSH terms

  • China / epidemiology
  • Consensus
  • East Asian People
  • Humans
  • Mesothelioma, Malignant* / diagnosis
  • Mesothelioma, Malignant* / epidemiology
  • Mesothelioma, Malignant* / therapy
  • Pleural Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Pleural Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Pleural Neoplasms* / therapy