Knowing about pleural mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma


Pleural Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that starts in cells of the pleura, the lung surface. This is another condition of lung cancer.
The lungs are located in the chest on either side of the heart. The lungs and the inside of the chest are covered with a thin membrane called the pleura. These two membranes are separated by a space (pleural cavity) and a small amount of fluid (pleural fluid) that facilitate changes in lung volume during breathing. Lesions affecting the pleura or pleural fluid cause breathing difficulties.

Causes and Risk Factors                                                             

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Pleural mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos fibers on the workplace. It is usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years after first exposure. The risk of pleural mesothelioma is increased in all the asbestos workers, but people working in the field shipbuilding and insulation of buildings are most likely to be affected by this condition. The family members of asbestos workers may also be suffering from pleural mesothelioma, especially if they have been in contact with contaminated work clothing.
The risk of pleural mesothelioma could also be higher among people with pleural tuberculosis or chronic pulmonary infections.

Pleural mesothelioma can sometimes occur in the absence of these risk factors.

Signs and symptoms 

 The signs and symptoms described below are not necessarily predictors of pleural mesothelioma and may in fact have other causes. To get to the bottom, it is important to consult a doctor.

• breathlessness
• feeling of fullness in the head
• swelling of the face
• swelling of the arms
• cough
• difficulty swallowing 

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