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Mesothelioma Care Center - EPITHELIOID MESOTHELIOMA

Did You Know?
Epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma cancer cell.

Epithelioid Mesothelioma  is the most common and relatively treatable form of the cancer.  Between 50-70% of mesothelioma cases fall into this category, and this type is most likely to respond to treatment. In order to diagnose a case of Epithelioid Mesothelioma, a biopsy is required.

Epithelioid Mesothelioma cancer is the most common type of mesothelioma cancer cell.
There are three categories of mesothelioma cancer cells:

• Epithelioid mesothelioma cancer
• Biphasic mesothelioma cancer
• Sarcomatoid mesothelioma cancer

The individual cells have a unique pattern. They are relatively uniform in shape with a tubular pattern and a distinct cell nucleus under high magnification. Other types of cancer can also take a similar form, and if these cancers appear in the mesothelium, then they can be confused with Epithelioid Mesothelioma. Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer often confused with epithelioid mesothelioma.
A biopsy I is needed to remove a section of suspect tissue for examination to determine a diagnosis.

Epithelioid Mesothelioma and Adenocarcinoma

Adenocarcinoma is a type of epithelial cancer that originates in the body's glandular tissue. Adenocarcinoma often presents itself as a benign glandular tumor (adenoma) that develops into a malignant state over time.
Epithelioid mesothelioma and adenocarcinoma are both rooted in the epithelial tissue, and as such, have a similar cellular structure. Chemical staining of a section of suspect tissue will often yield the correct diagnosis; however, chemical staining of Epithelioid Mesothelioma cells and adenocarcinoma cells sometimes elicits similar results.
Knowledge of a family history can often help aid in distinguishing between adenocarcinoma and Epithelioid Mesothelioma. If a patient has a family history of carcinoma, it is more likely that they suffer from a variant of the disease. If a patient has a history of asbestos exposure, it is more likely that they suffer from Epithelioid Mesothelioma.

Epithelioid Mesothelioma – Mesothelioma Symptoms
mesothelioma symptoms include shortness of breath due to pleural effusion (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and general symptoms such as :

• weight loss
• abdominal pain
• bowel function problems
• chest wall pain
•  weight loss
• pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung
• shortness of breath
• fatigue or anemia
• wheezing, hoarseness, or cough
• blood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up (hemoptysis)

Mesothelioma Signs and Symptoms in Severe Cases:

• blood clots in the veins, which may cause thrombophlebitis
• disseminated intravascular coagulation, a disorder causing severe bleeding in many body organs
• jaundice, or yellowing of the eyes and skin
• low blood sugar level
• pleural effusion
• pulmonary emboli, or blood clots in the arteries of the lungs

Mesothelioma  Help Center is not designed to provide medical advice or is intended to be for educational use only. The information provided through Mesothelioma Help Center is not a substitute for professional care and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health problem we can refer you to a mesothelioma doctor or lawyer in your state.