causes of peritoneal cancer prognosis
Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen and is the second most common type of mesothelioma. It makes up about 20 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Just like pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. When someone ingests microscopic asbestos fibers, the tiny sharp particles get embedded in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). Over a course of 20 to 50 years, the fibers in the peritoneum cause mutations in the surrounding healthy mesothelial cells.
This procedure is mainly used to relieve any discomfort or pain caused by symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma. Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms are caused by the buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites) and the thickening of the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal thickening). The more advanced a patientâs mesothelioma is, the more pressure ascites and peritoneal thickening put on the internal organs in the abdominal cavity.