Mesothelioma Images
Mesothelioma Images Mesothelioma is a cancerous tumor that occurs in the mesothelium, the tissue that envelopes the abdominal cavity. Mesothelioma tumors are typically found in the abdominal cavity, the peritoneum, and the pericardium. The peritoneum is the membrane covering the organs in the abdomen. It is believed that peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos while working in an asbestos factory, but it has been estimated that about 40% of all cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos. While most cases of mesothelioma are mesothelioma of the chest or mesothelioma of the peritoneum, there is also a small number of cases of peritoneal mesothelioma of the lung. Mesothelioma is not always diagnosed until it has progressed to the stage of cancer, but it can still be discovered as one symptom of other symptoms of the condition, including those of other types of cancer. These symptoms include increased pain in the abdominal area, fever, weight...