MESOTHELIOMA DISEASE

              Mesothelioma disease is a kind of cancer that grows in the Mesothelium (thin membrane of the organs) the protective lining that covers the organs like the lungs , abdomen, heart and testes.

Types of Mesothelioma  :

 1. Pleural Mesothelioma : Pleural Mesothelioma is a most common among all types of Mesothelioma that found in the Pleura , lining around the lungs , and chest cavity.

Causes : Inhaled  asbestos fibers get trapped in the lung lining.

Symptoms :

   a. Chest pain 

   b. Shortness of breath

   c. Persistent  cough

   d. Fluid buildup in lung

Treatment:

   a. Surgery

  b. Chemotherapy

 c. Radiation

 d. Immunotherapy

2. Peritoneal Mesothelioma :

   Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a second most common Mesothelioma which is found in Peritoneum ,lining of the abdomen.

Causes : Swallowed asbestos fibers can settle in the abdominal lining.

Symptoms :

   a.  Abdominal pain and swelling

   b. Weight loss

   c. Nausea, digestive problems

   d. Fluid buildup in the abdomen  (ascites)

Treatment : Cytoreductive surgery  plus heated chemotherapy is often used

3. Pericardial Mesothelioma :

   This kind of Mesothelioma is very rare which is found in the lining of around the heart.

Causes  : exact process is unclear  but asbestos fibers may migrate  to heart lining .

Symptoms :

   a. Chest pain 

   b. Irregular heartbeat

   c. Shortness of breath

   d. Fluid buildup around the heart

Treatment : Often difficult to treat , surgery and palliative care  are most common.

4 .Testicular Mesothelioma :  Testicular Mesothelioma is extremely rare, found in the Tunica Vaginalis , in the lining around testes .

Symptoms :

   a. Swelling in the scrotum

   b. Lumps or masses in the testes 

Treatment : Orchiectomy  surgery and sometimes  chemotherapy .