32+ Mesothelioma Pathophysiology
Pics. The mesothelium consists of a single layer of flattened to cuboidal cells forming the epithelial lining of the serous cavities of the body including the peritoneal, pericardial and pleural cavities. Mesothelioma (or, more precisely, malignant mesothelioma) is a rare form of cancer that develops from cells of the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs of the body.

It should not be confused with benign multicystic mesothelioma and benign papillary mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. Most tumors arise from the pleura, and so this article will focus on pleural mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by asbestos.

Mesothelioma is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. It may take up to 50 years to diagnose. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, caused by asbestos, that forms in the linings of the lungs, abdomen, heart or testes. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the mesothelium).