digital amputation digital amputation through the metatarsophalangeal joint. midtarsal amputation forefoot amputation through the metatarsal shafts. midthigh amputation foot and lower-leg amputation at the midfemur. ray amputation amputation of a metatarsal and its associated digit. Syme's amputation foot amputation through the midtarsal joint
Fluid and Tissue Sample Tests. If you have a buildup of fluid in the body that may be related to mesothelioma, your doctor can remove a sample of the fluid by inserting a needle through the skin into the area of fluid buildup.
There are four different types of mesothelioma named for the location where the tumors develop: pleural (lungs), pericardial (heart), peritoneal (abdomen), and testicular. Mesothelioma is also defined by its cell structure. The three major cell types are epithelioid, sarcomatoid, and biphasic.