Mesothelioma Symptoms

HealthSavvy Sign In | Mesothelioma is a benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor that begins within the mesothelium, a protective lining surrounding most of the organs in the body. Most mesotheliomas begin within the pleura (the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the wall of the chest cavity) or the peritoneum (the mesothelial tissue that covers most of the organs in the abdominal cavity). Mesothelioma symptoms will vary, depending on where the tumor is located.Pleural mesothelioma symptoms are usually due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura. These symptoms often include:Shortness of breath Pain in the chest or under the ribcage. Peritoneal symptoms of mesothelioma may include:Weight loss Lumps in the abdomen Abdominal (stomach) pain Abdominal swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen (stomach). Other symptoms may also include:Bowel obstruction Blood-clotting abnormalities Anemia Fever. 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