Publications by authors named "Humna Saleem"
J Med Case Rep
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- Malignant mesothelioma, particularly pleural mesothelioma, is often linked to asbestos exposure and typically affects older men, but rare cases may be related to non-asbestos factors like genetic mutations and prior cancer treatments.
- A case study detailed a 40-year-old woman with primary breast cancer who developed malignant pleural mesothelioma during chemotherapy, marking a rare occurrence of these two cancers occurring together.
- This case underscores the necessity for thorough diagnostic testing for concurrent cancers and highlights the complexities of treatment, urging further research and a collaborative medical approach.
