Malignant Mesothelioma is a neoplasm of pleural serosa

It is linked to asbests exposure

There is a coalescence of pleural plaques

Malignant Mesothelioma may be resticted to parietal pleura but can involve visceral pleura

Malignant Mesothelioma can lead to contracture of all structures in the affected hemithorax

Mesothelioma of the pleura is a neoplasmic growth encasing the right lung, infiltrating interlobar fissure, and invading parietal pleura and pericardium.

There is hemorrhagic fluid in remainder of pleural cavity.