Pleural Mesothelioma - Cancer of the Lung Lining


Pleural Mesothelioma, pleura mesothelioma or malignant pleural mesothelioma is mesothelioma cancer in the lining of the lungs. This is different from lung cancer, which refers to any type of malignant tumor that originates in the lungs.

The pleura, is the tissues lining or covering that surrounds the lungs.
There are 2 pleura. These can be called pleural membranes. The gap between them is called the pleural space. The pleura are fibrous sheets. They help to protect the lungs. They produce a lubricating fluid that fills the gap between the 2 pleura. This helps the lungs to move smoothly in the chest when they are inflating and deflating as we breathe.

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma accounting for 80-90% of mesothelioma cases.

In general, the clinical presentation of pleural mesothelioma may include the following:

Cough
Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
Difficulty sleeping
Pain in the chest and abdominal regions, which is generally unresponsive to analgesics
Progressive loss of appetite and weight loss
Pleural effusions (fluid in the chest cavity)

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