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ArticleCureus2025

A Rare Clinical Presentation of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma With Central Nervous System Metastases: A Case Report.

Magdalena A Miernik-Skrzypczak, Elwira Misztela-Lisiecka, Piotr Nowakowski, Anna Strozak, Grazyna Waska

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5 authors.

Magdalena A Miernik-SkrzypczakGeneral Medicine, The Lower Silesian Center of Oncology, Pulmonology and Hematology, Wrocław, POL.
Elwira Misztela-LisieckaMedicine, Pabianice Medical Centre Ltd., Pabianice, POL.
Piotr NowakowskiInternal Medicine, Municipal Hospital in Gliwice, Gliwice, POL.
Anna StrozakInternal Medicine, Dr. Anna Gostynska Wolski Hospital, Warsaw, POL.
Grazyna WaskaInternal Medicine, Specialist Hospital No. 1 in Bytom, Bytom, POL.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive cancer arising from the pleural mesothelial cells, most often associated with long-term asbestos exposure. Symptoms are typically nonspecific, including shortness of breath, chest pain, and pleural effusion, which may delay diagnosis. We report a case of a 63-year-old woman with bilateral MPM and subsequent central nervous system (CNS) metastases. She received systemic chemotherapy with cisplatin and pemetrexed, achieving a partial radiological response. Several months after completing treatment, she developed neurological symptoms. Imaging revealed multiple CNS metastases. Palliative radiotherapy provided temporary control; however, her condition progressively deteriorated. This case illustrates an unusual presentation and metastatic pattern of MPM in a female patient, highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, as well as the aggressive nature of the disease despite palliative care.

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central nervous system metastasesmalignant pleural mesotheliomamesothelial neoplasmpalliative chemotherapypalliative radiotherapypleural effusionrare malignancy

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PMID41103859
PMCPMC12522516

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