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Pericardial Mesothelioma |
The pericardial Mesothelioma is a very uncommon type of Mesothelioma and its onset is usually very insidious. A very small percentage of individuals present this form of disease. This form of Mesothelioma affects the protective layer that encapsulates the heart; this layer is termed as Pericardial Mesothelium.
What Is The Role of Asbestos in Pericardial Mesothelioma?
Individuals in the past who have contracted exposure to Asbestos have a possibility of getting pericardial Mesothelioma. Through the pleura, Asbestos travels via the blood-stream and enters the cells of individuals. The entry of the cells into the cells causes disruption in the cell-cycle. The uncontrolled growth size of the cells along with the unmanned quick division of the cells is termed as Malignancy. All this is followed by its repercussions at the superficial level, uncontrolled growth of cells in the pericardial layers, causing malignant Mesothelioma tumors. The division of the various layers of the pericardium causes filling of this layer with the fluid. Later the fluid exerts pressure on the heart and causes disruption in its functioning in a proper manner.
How is Pericardial Mesothelioma Diagnosed?
For diagnosis, patient is asked to undergo a traditional X-ray; this enables the doctors get a glimpse of the heart condition. MRIs and CT Scans are also need to be done. Doctors can also advise a tissue biopsy to be done later as it confirms the presence or the absence of Mesothelioma.
What are the common traits of Pericardial Mesothelioma?
The common symptoms that are presented by the patient in Pericardial Mesothelioma are as listed under:-
- Deep Pain in the Chest.
- Improper frequency of heartbeats.
- Palpations in the Heart.
- Dyspnoea.
What is the treatment measure undertaken for Pericardial Mesothelioma?
In the case of treatment of Pericardial Mesothelioma, surgery is seldom recommended. The surgery is used for elimination of a small portion of the affected pericardium and for the removal of collection of the fluid around the heart. As there is no cure for this kind of Mesothelioma, oncologists usually recommend reparative measures; these help in the alleviation of pain in the patient suffering from Pericardial Mesothelioma.
A new method for treatment of Pericardial Mesothelioma is much researched these days it is called as Triplet Chemotherapy. This type of chemotherapy seems to have potential anti-tumor activity against pericardial Mesothelioma.
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