What are the types of malignant mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma can affect the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma), heart (pericardial mesothelioma) and abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma).The chest cavity, abdominal cavity and the cavity around the heart are all lined by a layer of specialized cells called mesothelial cells. The tissue formed by these cells is called mesothelium.Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease. Peritoneal mesothelioma is the next most common form, and pericardial mesothelioma is the most rare.Click here for the information about treatment options for pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial mesothelioma.