This symptoms occur because the cells cause thickening of the peritoneum and fluid build-up in the peritoneal layers. As the cancerous cells continue to divide overtime, tumors start to form. Most peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms are caused by this membrane thickening, fluid build-up, and eventual tumor development, all of which put pressure on internal organs.
Other Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- shortness of breath (dyspnea) - hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and/or coughing up of blood
- pleural effusion - a build up of too much fluid between the pleura (linings of the lungs and chest); a pleural effusion may cause chest pain and difficulty breathing (dyspnea), however, many cause no symptoms and are first discovered during the physical examination or seen on a chest x-ray.
- pain in the chest - may sometimes be felt in upper abdomen, shoulder, or arm
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