Mesothelioma

Types

The three types of mesothelioma are

• Pleural mesothelioma or cancer of the lung lining is the most common form.
• Peritoneal mesothelioma or cancer of the abdomen lining
• Pericardial mesothelioma

The structural appearance of cells under the microscope determine the cell or sub-type of mesothelioma. They are

• Epithelioid - which is the least aggressive, most common, and considered the most amenable to treatment
• Sarcomatous - the most aggressive form
• Biphasic or mixed - a combination of both of the other cell types.