Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that spreads quickly.
A diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is very serious. The first symptoms of mesothelioma are usually shortness of breath and chest pain. Diagnosis of the disease can be accomplished in different ways, depending upon your physician. Usually, a pathological review of tissue from the affected area of the body is accomplished. A series of immunohistochemical stains is used to distinguish between mesothelioma and other malignancies.