Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare disease in which cancer cells develop in the protective sac that covers the lungs. The most important risk factor for this condition is exposure to asbestos. Possible symptoms include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage. It can be difficult to distinguish between malignant pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer, so it may be necessary to examine the inside of the chest to confirm the diagnosis.
What Is Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the mesothelium, which is a sort of protective sac that covers the internal organs. In most cases, begin the pleura (lining of the lungs) or peritoneum (lining around the abdomen). Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a type of mesothelioma, cancer cells start growing out of the pleura. Most people who develop this condition has been working in jobs in which inhalation of asbestos particles.
Risk Factors for the Condition
Exposure to asbestos can affect the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma. Many people with the disease have worked or lived in places where they inhaled or swallowed asbestos. After exposure to asbestos, usually takes a long time for symptoms of the condition to occur.
Other risk factors for malignant pleural mesothelioma are:
*Living with a person who works near asbestos
*Being exposed to a certain virus.
Symptoms of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
symptoms of malignant pleural mesothelioma usually due to fluid accumulation in the pleura. These symptoms often include:
*Shortness of breath
*Pain in the chest or under the ribcage
Note that other more common, less serious conditions can cause similar symptoms. Therefore, if you have possible symptoms, consult your health care provider so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated properly.
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