Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the abdomincal cavity and organs, including the liver, spleen and bowels. Pain is the most common symptom in cases of Peritoneal Mesothelioma. However, the accumulation of fluid can often cause the abdominal region to appear enlarged. Other common symptoms include vomiting, nausea, foot swelling, increased body temperature or fever, and difficulty in moving bowels. The survival time is poorer than pleural mesothelioma, with most patients averaging 10 months from the first display of symptoms. Peritoneal Mesothelioma accounts for approx. 10 percent of mesothelioma cases.