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Epithelioid Mesothelioma
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 รป 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
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