Types of mesothelioma

There are a number of different kinds of mesothelioma. Although many people believe mesothelioma is a lung disease, it can also occur in other parts of the body.

Pleural malignant mesothelioma is the most common type. It affects tissue around the lungs.

Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the tissue of the abdomen.

Pericardial mesothelioma affects the tissue surrounding the heart. This type is extremely rare.

Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis occurs in the lining around the testicles. This type is also extremely rare.