Pleural mesothelioma
Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 07 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41572-025-00640-3
Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer that arises in the lining of the lung and is caused by exposure to asbestos. In this Primer, Fennell et al. discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this disease, as well as patient quality of life and new research developments.













