Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rapidly
fatal primary peritoneal surface malignancy with a median survival time of
less than 1 year mainly because of lack of effective treatment. Because of
its unusual nature, the disease has not been clearly defined in terms of its
natural history, diagnosis, or management. It is one of the three types of
rare cancer related to asbestos exposure and describes the type of cancer
that occurs in the tissues lining the abdominal cavity. Most of the
peritoneal mesothelioma patients are men in their 50s to 70s; women make up
less than one fifth of all peritoneal mesothelioma cases. A major problem
when diagnosing patients with this type of cancer is that the early symptoms
often resemble those of the flu (with stomach pains and fever). Many victims
do not realize that there may be something severely wrong until the
peritoneal mesothelioma tumors cause severe abdominal swelling. In
certain cases, the pressure created by peritoneal mesothelioma on internal
organs can also create an extreme amount of pain.
The diagnosis begins with an X-Ray or a CT
scan. After the possibility of peritoneal mesothelioma is identified by a
doctor, exploratory surgery and a biopsy are scheduled. When possible,
surgery to remove peritoneal mesothelioma tumors is performed.
However, most treatments focus on improving the quality of life of the
peritoneal mesothelioma patient as it is often too late for the treatment to
be effective.
The links between peritoneal mesothelioma and
asbestos exposure often mean that an outside party can be held accountable
financially for all peritoneal mesothelioma costs, this includes: medical
bills, lost wage, and punitive fees.
If you would like to learn more about
peritoneal mesothelioma liability, you may want to find a
Mesothelioma
Attorney who is experienced and familiar with these types of cases.
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