1. The tissue lining the abdomen is called as Peitoneum.It helps to protect the contents of abdomen.It produces a lubricating fluid which helps to move the organs smoothly inside the abdomen.The function of this membrane is to enclose abdominal organs.
2. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is the second type of Mesothelioma which affects the peritoneum membrane.Mesothelioma of tisues lining the abdominal cavity is called as Peritoneal Mesothelioma.
3. However, peritoneal mesothelioma is rarely found as compared to pleural cancer. This is the reason why peritoneal mesothelioma is more invasive and results in a shorter life expectancy for a patient.
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