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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.
1 Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen. 2  Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of malignant mesothelioma. 3  Signs and symptoms of malignant mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage. PET scan (positron emission tomography scan) : A procedure to find malignant tumor cells in the body. 2  A small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein. 3  The PET scanner rotates around the body and makes a picture of where glucose is being used in the body.