Mesothelioma physical examination

Physical Findings
In severe cases of the disease, the following signs and symptoms may be present:
 * blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
 * disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
 * jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
 * low blood sugar level
 * pleural effusion
 * pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs
 * severe ascites

A mesothelioma does not usually spread to the bone, brain, or adrenal glands. Pleural tumors are usually found only on one side of the lungs.