Sunday, June 13, 2010

Where is Epithelial Mesothelioma Found?

Epithelial malignant mesothelioma can affect different areas of the body. Mesothelioma is cancer to any of the tissues that surround internal organs. Sixty percent of epithelial malignant mesothelioma occurs in the pleural tissues of the lungs. This develops almost exclusively as a result of asbestos inhalation. The symptoms of epithelial malignant mesothelioma that affect the lungs include:

Shortness of breath
Persistent cough
Pain in the chest
Viral pneumonia symptoms

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