The Challenges of Treating Mesothelioma in the Heart
Researchers from Sahloul Hospital in Tunisia shared the case of a 44-year-old woman with a very rare diagnosis of sarcomatous mesothelioma of the heart. A Rare Diagnosis with Dire Consequences Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that grows in the lining of the lungs and abdominal cavity. In rare instances, it can also develop in other areas like the heart. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, which is a toxic mineral. Mesothelioma in the heart only occurs in less than 0.7% of all mesothelioma cases. The symptoms usually look like other, more common, heart conditions. People with mesothelioma in their hearts might feel heart palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pains. Since the heart is such a delicate and…