Overview

Lumps under the chest skin may occur in pleural mesothelioma when tumors extend through the chest wall. These may appear at surgical or biopsy sites or develop independently.

Prevalence: Can occur, especially at procedure sites

Mesothelioma Types Associated With Lumps Under Skin of the Chest

  • Pleural mesothelioma

What Causes Lumps Under Skin of the Chest in Mesothelioma?

→ Tumor tract seeding
→ Chest wall invasion
→ Metastatic spread

When to See a Doctor

Seek medical attention if you have a history of asbestos exposure and experience:

  • Any new chest wall lump
  • Lumps at previous procedure sites
  • Growing or painful lumps

Connection to Asbestos Exposure

Lumps Under Skin of the Chest in the context of mesothelioma is directly linked to prior asbestos exposure. The latency period between asbestos exposure and symptom development averages 20-50 years. If you worked in industries with asbestos exposure (such as construction, shipbuilding, automotive repair, or military service) and experience lumps under skin of the chest, inform your doctor about your exposure history.

Early detection of mesothelioma significantly improves treatment options and outcomes. Patients diagnosed at earlier stages have access to surgical options and multimodal treatments that can extend survival.

Concerned About Your Symptoms?

If you have a history of asbestos exposure and are experiencing lumps under skin of the chest or other symptoms, early evaluation is important.

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