Mesothelioma information

Pleural Mesothelioma, pleura mesothelioma or malignant pleural mesothelioma is mesothelioma cancer in the lining of the lungs. This is different from lung cancer which refers to any type of malignant tumor that originates in the lungs
The pleura is the tissues lining or covering that surrounds the lungs.
There are two pleura .
These can be called pleural membranes. The gap between is called pleural space. The pleura are fibrous sheets. They help to protect the lungs. They product lubricating fluid that fills the gap between the two pleura. This helps the lungs to move smoothly.
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma for 80-90% of mesothelioma cases

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