Mesothelioma Types

There are three main recognized types of mesothelioma:

1. Pleural mesothelioma: The most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung known as the pleura.
2. Peritoneal mesothelioma: It occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity, known as the peritoneum.
3. Pericardial mesothelioma: It originates in the pericardium, which lines the heart. It is the rarest of the major types of asbestos-related cancer.
4. Testicular mesothelioma: Rare, found in the testicles.