The tissue in the abdomen, called the peritoneum. ; The tissue around the heart, called the pericardium. ; The tissue around the testicles, called the tunica vaginalis.
The main risk factor for malignant mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Learn about it and other risk factors here.
Get a comprehensive list of the factors that increase your risk of developing mesothelioma and when to schedule a cancer screening.
Learn about mesothelioma signs, diagnosis, causes, risk factors, and treatment options. Typically occurs 30-50 years after asbestos exposure. 60-70% of cases epithelioid type.
Men are at greater risk, however, the annual number of deaths related to mesothelioma among women significantly increased, from 489 in 1999 to 614 in 2020 . Women dying from mesothelioma...
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Overview ; Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer affecting your peritoneum. Your peritoneum is a membrane that lines your abdominal cavity and organs, like your liver and intestines. Like other types of mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma can be related to prior asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a type of building material that’s harmful when inhaled or ingested (swallowed). Peritoneal mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer because it has often spread throughout your abdominal ...
Mesothelioma is an uncommon type of cancer which has received little attention. This study aims to evaluate the global disease burden; trends of mesothelioma by age, sex, and geographic locations; and its risk factors on the population level.
Download Citation | [Risk factors for malignant pleural mesothelioma in crocidolite contaminated area] | To explore the risk factors for mesothelioma so as to provide epidemiological evidences for...