Mesothelioma

what is mesothelioma?

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1. # A benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos particles in the air increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma. http://www.stjude.org/glossary # Malignant tumor of the mesothelium caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. http://www.mesotheliomahelp.net/mesothelioma_glossary.html # A tumor of the mesothelium, that can be benign (localized) or malignant (diffusely spread), and that is most commonly caused by the ingestion of asbestos particles. http://www.mesothelioma-legal-resource.com/mesothelioma-medical-glossary.htm
2. The National Cancer Institute states that: "Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining the chest (the pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) or the lining around the heart (the pericardium)."
3. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
4. Mesothelioma is a large mass of solid tissues occupying the pleural space. There may be effusion in the pleural space whcih cntain blood in fluid form and require to be let out by tapping.