Peritoneal mesothelioma is the name given to the cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen. This type of cancer affects the lining that protects the contents of the abdomen and which also provides a lubricating fluid to enable the organs to move and work properly. The peritoneum is mad...
The mesothelium is a membrane composed of simple squamous epithelial cells of mesodermal origin, which forms the lining of several body cavities: the pleura (pleural cavity around the lungs), peritoneum (abdominopelvic cavity including the mesentery, omenta, falciform ligament and the peri...
[citation needed] Abdomen [edit] The most common symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are abdominal swelling and pain due to ascites (a buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity). Other...
Peritoneal mesothelioma is cancer that affects the lining of your abdomen and abdominal organs. It’s the second most common type of mesothelioma.
peritoneum cancer that develops from cells of the mesothelium and is located in the peritoneum peritoneal mesothelioma Advanced malignant Mesothelioma of Peritoneum advanced malignant...
Peritoneal inclusion cyst Other names Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma Peritoneal inclusion cyst Specialty Dermatology A peritoneal inclusion cyst is a cyst-like structure that...
The cytohistology in 82 cases diagnosed as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma was correlated with available clinical and gross pathologic information. The cases were then evaluated as to ceratainty...
Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining in the abdomen and is the second most common type. We offer treatment and prognosis assistance.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos. It affects the lining of the abdomen. Learn more about causes, symptoms, treatment and survival here.
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