Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of malignant mesothelioma. About two thirds of people diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma have type. This form of mesothelioma affects the cells in the pleura, the name given to the garrisons of the lungs and chest cavity. The pleura has two layers: the parietal layer (an outer layer that covers the chest cavity and diaphragm) and the visceral layer (an inner layer that covers the lungs).
Exposure to Asbestos
People who are exposed to asbestos inhale asbestos fibers that enter lower case in the pleura of the lungs. Once in the lungs, asbestos fibers cause changes in the pleural cells making them cancerous. (more…)
