South Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer that forms in the thin tissue layers of our internal organs, called the mesothelium. Most mesothelioma is in the lungs, called pleural mesothelioma. A rare form is found in the lining of the abdomen, called peritoneal mesothelioma. This aggressive and deadly cancer has been diagnosed on rare occasions in other internal organs, such as around the heart tissue and testes. However pleural mesothelioma is the most common. While there are treatments that can help to slow its progression, this form of cancer is virtually always deadly.
Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include:
- Chest pain