Types Of Mesothelioma

Pleural Mesothelioma
"Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the pleural sac that surrounds the lungs, and is caused by exposure to asbestos. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma with estimated 75% of all mesothelioma cases being of this form.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the thin cell membrane called the peritoneum. This collection of cells surrounds the gastrointestinal tract and provides lubrication for the stomach and intestines to move so that they may function properly. These organs must be able to move properly in order to properly digest and process food, and a failure in the peritoneum can result in severe and debilitating consequences. Unfortunately, the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma can be so subtle that it can be confused with other, less dangerous diseases, and this aspect of the disease significantly contributes to its already staggering mortality rate.

Pericardial Mesothelioma
Pericardial mesothelioma is the rarest type of the three main malignant forms of the disease. The heart, as with any organ that requires constant movement to work properly, requires constant lubrication. Lubrication comes in the form of a thin layer of mucous, and in normal systems the heart beats on as normal'[1].


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1. http://www.resource4mesothelioma.com/topics/mesotheliomatypes.html
2. http://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/pleural.php
3. http://www.mesotheliomacenter.org/about/pleural-mesothelioma.php