Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that can affect the thin lining of the body’s internal organs, known as the mesothelium. As the world implies, it’s a deadly diseases that sometimes have a poor prognosis.
There are three main types of mesothelium, they are:
- Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: This happens in the lining of the lungs (Pleura)
- Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: This happens in the lining of the abdomen (Peritoneum)
- Malignant Pericardial Mesothelioma: This happens in the lining of the heart (Pericardium)
