Multicystic mesothelioma (also known as peritoneal multicystic mesothelioma) is a benign form of peritoneal mesothelioma. The fact that it is a benign forms of the disease means that the tissue and cells are non cancerous and they will not spread further into the body. Multicystic mesotheliom affects the peritoneum (the lining found in the abdominal region).Multicystic mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure and, similar to mesothelioma, it is difficult to diagnose.
Images of Multicystic Mesothelioma
When extracted for testing and clinical trials (if needed) benign multicystic mesothelioma tissue resembles healthy tissue, with minor alterations which makes the diagnosis process so difficult. Here is what doctors look for when searching for multicystic mesothelioma:
- view under a microscope, multicystic cells are a combination of epithelial and peritoneal cells, oval in shape
- the general appearance of multicystic mesothelioma presents with small dark dots on the surface and a lighter shade in color
- it should be a little harder to the touch
- this appearance will not change during the disease, because the cells do not evolve and will not develop further
Multicystic Mesothelioma Symptoms
Most multicystic mesothelioma patients are not aware that the disease is present, because it does not usually exhibit any kind of symptoms. In rare cases, multicystic mesothelioma comes with these symptoms:
- pain in the abdominal region
- the pain becomes stronger when pressure is applied to the area
- multilocular cysts will cause minor nausea
- some problems might arise when eating
Multicystic Mesothelioma Treatment
Mesothelial cells are sensitive to all sorts of treatment methods and drugs, which is why treatment methods used to treat multicystic mesothelioma should be the same, but they are not, because multicystic mesothelioma cells are not malignant. Tumors might not even be present, and also the lung and peritoneum are only slightly harmed by the cancer. In the rare cases when treatment is required, these are the methods used:
- pain killers
- surgery (removing the tissue affected if it causes to much pain)
- special treatment drugs are used in order to stop the cancer from reappearing
Multicystic mesothelioma is not deadly, the most harm it can do is cause discomfort or pain for the person. As mentioned above, most people don't even know it's there. Mesothelioma doctors recommend seeing an expert nutritionist. He will able to make a list with foods that help avoid multicystic mesothelioma or treat it if already appeared.
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