Pleural mesothelioma, also known as mesothelioma of the pleura, is a tumor in the tissues surrounding the lungs. The pleura is a thin layer of tissue that surrounds the lungs and lines the inside of the chest. In order to protect the lungs, the pleura produces a small amount of fluid that helps cover the lungs causing more uniform movements during breathing.
Pleural mesothelioma symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, back pain, pain in the ribs, fluid buildup in the lining of the lungs, hoarseness, coughing up blood, swelling of the face and arms , muscle weakness, paralysis and sensory loss.
* Pleural mesothelioma benign (not cancerous)
Benign pleural mesothelioma is a noncancerous tumor has not spread to other organs. If the tumor is large, could pressure the lung and cause breathing problems and pain.
* Malignant pleural mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body. This rare form of cancer found in the pleural tissue of the lung. Exposure to asbestos is considered the primary cause of malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Tags: Back Pain, chest pain, Coughing Up Blood, Fluid Buildup In The Lining Of The Lungs, Hoarseness, Mesothelioma Of The Pleura, Mesothelioma Symptoms, Muscle Weakness, Pain In The Ribs, Paralysis And Sensory Loss, shortness of breath, Swelling Of The Face And Arms
