Uncommon Mesothelioma Types

Mesotheliomas are a rare type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma in the lungs is called pleural mesothelioma and is the most common type. However, pericardial and peritoneal mesothelioma are even rarer forms. These types of mesothelioma grow in the heart and in the abdomen. A team of researchers from the United States wanted to learn more. They looked at patients who were hospitalized with these unusual types of cancer. Patients of Uncommon Mesothelioma Types They ran a study looking at patients with pericardial and peritoneal mesothelioma who went to the hospital from 2016 to 2020. They split the patients into two groups. First, those with pericardial mesothelioma. And second, those with peritoneal mesothelioma. The researchers looked at…