There are 3 common types of
The most common form of
The pleura is a sac-like membrane made of two layers between which the pleural fluid is released. This fluid in turn acts like a lubricating agent and helps the lungs to function smoothly during breathing.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Pleural
o Shortness of breath
o Chest pain
o Back pain
o Pain in the rib cage
Other symptoms of Pleural
o Fluid build-up in the lung lining
o Hoarseness
o Coughing up blood
o Swelling of the face and arms
o Muscle weakness
o Paralysis
o Sensory loss
Another common form of
The peritoneum is the membrane that covers most of the organs in the abdominal cavity and also includes:
o Tunica Vaginalis Testis (mesothelial tissue lining the male internal reproductive organs)
o Tunica Serosa Uteri (mesothelial tissue lining the female reproductive organs).
Symptoms
The fluid released in the peritoneum helps in the smooth functioning of these organs. When the peritoneum is affected, some common symptoms experienced are:
o Stomach pain
o Weight loss
o Nausea
o Vomiting
o Hernia
o Bowel obstruction
o Fluid in the abdominal cavity
If the cancer spreads beyond the abdominal cavity, additional symptoms can be found, such as:
o Anemia
o Blood clotting abnormalities
o Trouble swallowing
o Swelling of neck, face or arms
Pericardial
Pericardium protects the heart by:
o Smoothening its motion against surrounding organs
o Limiting its motion so that it stays in the chest cavity
o Preventing it from over-expansion during excess influx of blood
Symptoms
When pericardium's function is affected by
o Chest pain
o Shortness of breath
o Fluid accumulation in the lining
If the
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Source by Laura Russell
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