About Mesothelioma
About Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma is a rare form of asbestos cancer that develops in the mesothelial cells. These cells form tissue that surround or line the lungs, heart and stomach. Mesothelial cells protect these organs by producing a lubricating fluid that allows them to move smoothly.
Tumors can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Much of the information provided on this site will address the issues and the treatment of malignant mesothelioma. Typical symptoms of other diseases are often less severe and include coughing, fever and difficulty breathing.
About Mesothelioma. Malignant mesothelioma, simply called mesothelioma, has three main cell types:
- Epithelioid
- Sarcomatoid
- Mixed / biphasic
Epithelioid mesothelioma, the most common type, representing 50% to 70% of cancer cells. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma, the least common type, accounting for 7% to 20% of the cells. Biphasic or a mixture of epithelioid and sarcomatoid, accounting for 20% to 35% of the cells.
Cell types did not affect the prognosis or treatment of mesothelioma. Symptoms may however delay a correct diagnosis, because they are often attributed to other common health problems.
About Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. Normally, exposure to asbestos occurred in a profession or job environmentover an extended period of time. However, there have been instances where exposure resulted in fewer mesothelioma, including exposure to asbestos particles in the laundry.
The most common mesothelioma
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked in professions where inhaled asbestos particles. This means, of mesothelioma, which is formed in the lungs or pleural mesothelioma is the most common form.
Other forms of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma in the abdomen, called peritoneal mesothelioma, is not so common. Pericardial mesothelioma, which starts around the heart area, it is very rare, mesothelioma, which affects the covering of the testicles.
Malignant mesothelioma is not to be confused with adenomatoid tumor. These are benign tumors that develop in some male and female sexual organs and begin the mesothelium.