22nd August 2023

A 60-year-old man presents with a persistent cough and shortness of breath for the past six months

A 60-year-old man presents with a persistent cough and shortness of breath for the past six months. He worked as a construction worker for 30 years, frequently dealing with insulation materials. He quit smoking 10 years ago. His chest X-ray shows a pleural-based mass.

What is the most likely diagnosis?