Malignant Mesothelioma in Mississippi

Cases of pericardial, abdominal, and pleural Mesothelioma in Mississippi

Asbestos exposure is a proven source of many diseases, with malignant mesothelioma considered the most serious. In Mississippi malignant mesothelioma rates have grown to the point that it is no longer considered rare.

Though laws now limit exposure to asbestos, death rates have risen.  Prior to the passage of laws regulating asbestos use in the 1980s, exposure was prevalent. Many former workers are only now presenting the symptoms.  Years often pass before the disease is identified in its victims.  It is the inhalation of asbestos fibers over a prolonged period of time that is associated with the development of lung cancer, pleural disease, and asbestosis.

Types of malignant mesothelioma

Mississippi residents suffer from the follow types of mesothelioma:

Pleural mesothelioma

This is the most common form of the mesothelioma disease in Mississippi.  Pleural mesothelioma grows in the chest wall lining and the lungs and accounts for up to 75 percent of all cases of mesothelioma.  This form is particularly dangerous because it can and often does metastasize to many other organs in the body, including the brain.  Because early symptoms are mild, pleural mesothelioma often goes undiagnosed until highly advanced.

 Abdominal mesothelioma (peritoneal mesothelioma)

Affecting residents of Mississippi, peritoneal mesothelioma specifically targets the abdominal region of the body.  This region is likely to be the first part of the body to succumb to the disease in ten to 20 percent of the population.

Pericardial mesothelioma

Pericardial mesothelioma in Mississippi affects the sac and lining surrounding the heart and is the rarest form of the disease.  Common symptoms include nausea, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

Tunica vaginalis mesothelioma (or testicular mesothelioma)

This form of the disease affects a layer of tissue surrounding male testicles and is also very rare.

Symptoms of malignant mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a deadly disease with an average survival time after detection of just one to two years.  If you worked with asbestos, do not wait for symptoms to occur.  Rather, see your doctor right away and request testing to get a diagnosis.

Some common symptoms of malignant mesothelioma include the following:

Find a Mississippi malignant mesothelioma lawyer

Do you have questions about pericardial mesothelioma, abdominal or peritoneal mesothelioma in Mississippi? Call 1-800-749-9200 to contact a skilled Mississippi mesothelioma attorney at Environmental Litigation Group (ELG) to tell us about your situation.

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