Papillary Mesothelioma
A rare version of mesothelioma is known as papillary mesothelioma. It is epithelial in nature, meaning it only affects epithelial cells. It also is quite different in how it manifests from malignant mesothelioma, because its likelihood of metastasis to other organs or areas of the body is low.
Treatments for Papillary Mesothelioma
Because of its rarity, it has been difficult to recommend any particular course of treatment for the disease. Doctors with patients who have this disease must rely on studies, which have revealed that treatments for malignant mesothelioma are commonly applied. These treatments involve chemotherapy and surgical procedures. It is common for those who have been diagnosed with this illness, along with their families, to have multiple concerns and questions about their disease and treatment.
Tumors of Papillary Mesothelioma
The clinical manifestations of papillary mesothelioma are often benign and cause very little if any pain to the person diagnosed. The prognosis for someone with papillary mesothelioma is typically very good. There have been, however, a few cases of this disease that are aggressive. It is very common for papillary mesothelioma, even as a benign tumor, to recur.
The typical place for papillary mesothelioma to develop is in the membrane surrounding the abdominal cavity, also known as the peritoneum, of women during their reproductive years. There have been other cases of this tumor that have developed in the reproductive system of males, particularly the tunica vaginalis. Other locations for this disease to develop include the ovaries, the mesothelium of the lungs (known as the pleura) and the mesothelium of the heart, known as the pericardium.
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