Peritoneal mesothelioma accounts for approximately 25 to 30 percent of mesothelioma diagnoses and symptoms may include:
- Night sweats or fever
- Unexplained weight loss
- Swelling or pain in the abdomen
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea or constipation (in general, any change in bowel habits or regularity)
- Nausea or vomiting
The appearance of lumps under the skin on the abdomen
Symptoms are caused by the thickening of the peritoneal membrane and the resulting build-up of fluid between membrane layers. These changes in membrane composition put pressure on the abdominal region and organs, causing a patient to demonstrate symptoms of the cancer.
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