Types of Mesothelioma

As mesothelioma is a rare disease, it is often difficult to describe its various facets through words alone. For this reason, we have compiled a variety of mesothelioma pictures to provide our visitors with a better understanding of the disease, its causes, and how it manifests. Mesothelioma is an asbestos-related disease that occurs in the mesothelium, a thin layer of cells that lines the body’s internal organs. Below, you will see that there are three types of mesothelioma- pleural, peritoneal and pericardial. The most common form of mesothelioma is the pleural variety, where the disease inhabits the lining of the lung. Peritoneal mesothelioma can be detected in the body’s abdominal cavity. The third type of mesothelioma is pericardial, which accounts for only 10% of diagnosed cases and originates in the lining of the heart. Click on any of the pictures below for more details.

Pleural Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Pericardial Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Treatments

The treatment approach to mesothelioma can involve various methods. Conventional treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. These treatments are offered at many of our country’s top cancer centers. Click any of the following for more details

Mesothelioma Surgery

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Mesothelioma and Asbestos

Mesothelioma is known to be caused solely by exposure to asbestos. Once coined a ‘miracle material,’ asbestos has been widely used for its resistance to fire and temperature extremes. The danger of asbestos inhalation could be found in a variety of industries and is especially prevalent among US Military veterans. Click the images below for more information regarding asbestos inhalation and naval ship exposure.

Asbestos Inhalation