Definition of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can only be defined as a malignancy occurs in the mesothelial lining. The mesothelium is a protective tissue which exists as a layer on the outer surface of the body's vital organs including the lungs, heart and stomach. There are three main types of mesothelioma in the human body that includes the type epithelioid, sarcomatoid type and mixed or biphasic type. Mesotheliomas also grouped by network or location. Mesothelioma is Pleural mesothelioma occurs in the lung pleural tissue, while occurring in the abdomen called the peritoneum, peritoneal mesothelioma. Pericardial mesothelioma occurs in the cavity around the heart and testis peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the testes.

The most predominant cause of Mesothelioma getting exposed to asbestos. According to research, people who are employed as factory workers, miners, insulation manufacturers, railroad workers, ship builders, gas mask factory and construction workers the highest incidence of mesothelioma. These employees can file a lawsuit against the company if the company values ​​profits over human life. Typically, companies do not implement an important prevention technologies and tend to ignore the adverse effects of chemicals harmful to employees. In this situation, the only way to get justice if diagnosed with Mesothelioma is to file a lawsuit. Successful lawsuit may provide a means of financial security for the family and also pay the expenses incurred on medical treatment.

Mesothelioma Diagnosis is difficult because most of the symptoms are similar to many other diseases. Pleural Mesothelioma symptoms were found during respiratory illness including chest and back pain, difficulty swallowing, respiratory distress, persistent cough, fever, nausea and weight loss. Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms include swelling of the abdomen, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, swollen legs, stomach and vomiting irregular.