Types of mesothelioma

There are three forms or types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma. Each type affects a different organ, at least initially.

• pleural mesothelioma - This form of the disease causes fluid to accumulate between the lung and chect cavity. Although this begins around the lungs, it can spread. pleuaral mesothelioma generally exhibits the symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath inthe patient. This is the most common type of the disease.



• peritoneal mesothelioma - The abdomen is affected by this type of the disease, and often the cancer spreads from there. cancerous tumors appear and pressure the abdominal wall. Patients may suffer from anaemia and bowel obstruction. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and pain and swelling of the abdominal region.



• pericardial mesothelioma - This type affects the heart. Tumors begin in the mesothelial cells around the heart. Again, the cancer may spread from the heart. Generally symptoms include chest pains and palpitations. In addition, there may be cough and shortness of breath.