Mesothelioma diagnosis tests are performed by the mesothelioma cancer related doctors to find if the patient is actually suffering from mesothelioma. After the initial mesothelioma diagnosis test, patient suffering from mesothelioma is confirmed, few other mesothelioma diagnosis tests are conducted to find out the type of mesothelioma the victim is suffering from, its severity and its stage. Full physical examination that includes x-rays of the chest and abdomen and lung function tests, a CT (or CAT) scan and MRI are also performed.

The mesothelioma doctor would also want to identify if the mesothelioma cancer is limited to a particular body organ or the mesothelioma cancer has spread its tentacles to other parts of the body as well. For this it is compulsory for further set of mesothelioma diagnosis tests.

Mesothelioma diagnosis tests should be conducted by a specialist mesothelioma doctor who has treated several mesothelioma patients. Due to the rarity of the mesothelioma cancer, it may be misdiagnosed by the normal doctor.

Following are some of the mesothelioma diagnosis tests that the mesothelioma doctor recommends for his patients for initial diagnosis:

• The first step in mesothelioma diagnosis is X-rays of the chest. A chest x-ray may specify uneven clot of the pleura (a.k.a Pleural) or the thin covering that protects the lungs.
• Full meothelioma diagnosis includes physical examination like X-rays of abdomen and lung function tests, a CT (or CAT) scan and MRI are also performed.
• Mesothelioma Diagnosis tests like CT, MRI, and PET Scans are performed to detect the tumor of mesothelioma cancer.
• A biopsy is also performed by the doctors to confirm diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Early signs of Mesothelioma diagnosis

The malignant mesothelioma is regularly seen in patients who smoke and has asbestos exposure. The symptoms at the time of mesothelioma diagnosis often include pain and shortness of breath.