Pericardial Mesothelioma
Pericardial Mesothelioma is as extremely rare type of mesothelioma that affects the pericardium region of the body. 
The pericardium is a membrane that lines the heart. It is the least common form of mesothelioma accounting for less than 5% of all cases with pleural mesothelioma making up 60% of all cases while peritoneal mesothelioma see's about 30%. While it is generally agreed that pericardial mesothelioma stems from asbestos exposure, the way asbestos affects the heart lining is poorly understood. This is mainly becuase of the rarity of percardial mesothelioma cases as well as the lack of research in the area. What is generally agreed upon is that asbestos fibers lodge themselves onto the heart lining and cause the cells in the membrane to multiply rapidly. This causes the membrane to thicken and eventually tumors emerge. While difficult to diagnose, symptoms include chest pains, murmurs, heart palpitations, constant fatigue, difficulty breathing (especially when lying down) and fever. To confirm the cancer, X-Rays, MRI's and a biopsy is performed.
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Treatment for patients affected with pericardial mesothelioma is usually very restricted since surgery in the heart area is very dangerous. As such, steps with longevity and quality of life are taken instead. There is no cure for pericardial mesothelioma and due to its extreme rarity, a cure would most likely stem from research conducted in other more commonly reported cases of mesothelioma.
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