There are three main types of malignant mesothelioma: Pleural
Mesothelioma, Pericardial Mesothelioma, and Peritoneal Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a rare, deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure.
Though in some cases it can be benign, most commonly it is malignant (cancerous).
Malignant mesothelioma can affect the lungs, heart, and abdomen.
The three major types of mesothelioma are:
The most common form of malignant mesothelioma, representing about
75% of the cases of the disease, is called Pleural Mesothelioma. The
cancer forms in the pleura, the protective lining around the lungs. This
can cause fluid to collect around the lungs and can be quite painful –
which is often one of the first symptoms to appear in pleural
mesothelioma.
When malignant mesothelioma appears in the abdomen, it is referred to
as Peritoneal Mesothelioma. It is sometimes called Abdominal
Mesothelioma. This accounts for around 20% of mesothelioma cases
diagnosed each year. In rare cases, Peritoneal Mesothelioma is also
found in the testicles.
Pericardial Mesothelioma attacks the heart and is by far the rarest
form of the disease. The fluid that collects around the heart can cause
serious heart problems, beginning with chest pain.
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