恶性间皮瘤是比较罕见的肿瘤,由于本病与接触石棉有关,因而颇受人们重视。此病的发病率之所以明显升高,部分是由于二次世界大战(WW I)期间石棉的使用增加,以致相当多的人接触到石棉,从而增加了罹患恶性间皮瘤以及与石棉相关疾病的危险。可是,有关本病最佳治疗方法的临床资料才开始增多,究竟是用单独疗法,或用联合治疗方案仍有很大争议. Malignant mesothelioma is a relatively rare tumor. Because this disease is related to asbestos exposure, it has attracted much attention. The apparent increase in the incidence of this disease is due in part to the increased use of asbestos during the World War II (WW I) period, resulting in considerable exposure of asbestos to increased risk of malignant mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. danger. However, the clinical data on the best treatment for this disease began to increase. It is still very controversial whether to use a single therapy or a combination therapy.