Types Of Malignant Mesothelial Cells

Malignant mesothelioma, mesothelioma, or simply can be divided into three main types:

- Epithelioid

- Sarcomatoid

- Mixed / biphasic

Of these, epithelioid is the most common (50% to 70% of cases) and has the best chance for cure. Sarcomatoid type is 7% to 20% of cases, while a mixed / biphasic seen in 20% to 35% of cases.

About three-quarters of all mesothelioma cases from the chest cavity (pleura) and is known as pleural mesothelioma. Of cancer that affects the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) is called peritoneal mesothelioma and which influence the "sac as" the space around the heart (pericardial cavity) is called pericardial mesothelioma. Mesothelioma from time to time also affects the covering layer of the testicles. However, the latter two cases are quite rare.

The diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma

Tumors of the mesothelium can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). So if you have symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain / abdomen, or abdominal swelling, contact your doctor immediately.

After the first X-rays and scans, the doctor may look inside the chest cavity (pleural tumor in the case) with an instrument called a thoracoscope and the test is called thoracoscopy. In case of tumor in the peritoneum, the doctor can go through laparoscopy with the aid of a tool called peritoneoscope. Finally, if the abnormal tissue is found, then a biopsy is performed, whereby a piece of natural fabric is cut and placed under the microscope for analysis.

After confirming the diagnosis of mesothelioma, it is also important to determine its phases, whether it is localized or advanced stage. In the localized stage, the cancer is found in the lining of the chest or diaphragm or lungs. Advanced malignant mesothelioma can again be divided into three phases: Phase II, III and IV. In phase II, the cancer spreads beyond the chest wall to the lymph nodes and in phase III, it spreads through the chest wall, center of the chest, heart, through the diaphragm or the abdominal wall, etc. The final step or the fourth is where the cancer has already spread to distant organs.

Treatment

Depending on the stage of cancer, its location and history of health, age and medical patients are three types of treatment the couple of patients with malignant mesothelioma - surgery (to remove the tumor), radiotherapy (using high-energy rays) and chemotherapy (using a combination of drugs). This apart, if there is fluid in the chest or abdomen so the doctor had to drain out, and the process is seen as thoracentesis and paracentesis, respectively.

So be aware of the disease, so that you can prevent the onset lot.