Pericardial Mesothelioma is the rarest form of the asbestos-related cancer. Approximately 5 percent of all mesothelioma cases are pericardial. It is associated with long term exposure to asbestos fibres. This form of mesothelioma develops in the lining of the heart, known as the pericardium. The heart, as with any organ that requires constant movement to work properly, requires constant lubrication. Lubrication comes in the form of a thin layer of mucous, and in normal systems the heart beats on as normal.

As in the lung, the rapid growth of the cancerous tumors can cause expansion of the tissue and accumulation of fluid. The fluid can interfere with the functioning of the heart and cause chest pain. People in the fourth to seventh decades of life are most likely to have this cancer, and there is a 2:1 male to female ratio.

You can get all the types of Mesothelioma details on this blog.

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