Pleural Mesothelioma (Lung Cancer)

Pleural Mesothelioma

One of the most common among mesothelioma cancers is pleural mesothelioma. It has been accounted for almost 75% of all the mesothelioma cases.

Who is at risk for Pleural Mesothelioma?

Risk for Pleural Mesothelioma is higher for people who worked in asbestos related industry such as asbestos mines, mills, insulation, construction, shipyards, dockyards and automobile industry etc.

Common Symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma

Some common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are:

• Chest pain
• Pleural effusion or accumulation of liquid in the lung lining
• Shortness of breath
• Chronic coughing
• Weight loss
• Fever
• Anorexia

How to diagnose Pleural Mesothelioma?

The best way to diagnose if a patient is suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma is to carry out some tests which will give an exact picture of the disease. It is important to distinguish mesothelioma from other diseases having same symptoms.

More Reading on Mesothelioma

• What is Mesothelioma
• Types of Mesothelioma
• Pleural Mesothelioma
• Pericardial Mesothelioma
• Peritoneal Mesothelioma
• Steps of Diagnosing Mesothelioma