Mesothelioma Cases - Mesothelial Cells
Parts of Body Affected
The body cavity linings affected by mesothelioma are the:
- Pleura - around the lungs (about 75% of mesothelioma cases)
- Peritoneum - around the stomach
- Pericardium - around the heart
The pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium are thin membranes made up of a type of tissue called mesothelium, which in turn is made up of a type of cell called mesothelial cells. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelial cells.
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