DEFINITIONS
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the thin tissue that covers most internal organs (mesothelium). Mesothelioma Doctors divide into several types based on which part of this cancer occurs. Among others:
• malignant pleural mesothelioma, occurs in tissues that line around the lungs and is the most common type.
• Peritoneal mesothelioma, occurring in tissues that line the stomach.
• pericardial mesothelioma, occurring in the tissue lining around the heart.
• Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, occurs in the lining around the testicles.
SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma vary based on where the cancer occurred.
Pleural mesothelioma, signs and symptoms include:
• Short Breath
• Pain when breathing
• Pain when coughing
• Pain in the lower rib
• an unusual lump in the chest under the skin layer
• Lost weight suddenly
• dry cough
Peritoneal mesothelioma, signs and symptoms include:
• Pain in the abdominal region
• Swelling in abdominal area
• Change in bowel movements, such as more frequent diarrhea or constipation
• Bumps on the tissue in the abdominal region
• Lost weight suddenly
Other forms of mesothelioma
Signs and symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma and tunica vaginalis are unclear. There is no complete information about this. Pericardial mesothelioma have signs and symptoms may include trouble breathing or chest pain. While mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis was first detectable by the enlargement of the testicles.
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