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Clinical summary: 80 year old male presenting with rapid weight loss with history of asbestos exposure.

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Operative procedure: Left pneumonectomy.
Tumor location: Entire visceral and parietal pleura
Tumor size: 10.0 x 9.0 x 7 cm.
Tumor characteristics: Tan-white, firm nodules mostly confined to the pleura.