Pleural mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer typically caused by exposure to asbestos. Pleural mesothelioma affects the skin or inner lining (called the "pleura") outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs.
Common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include shortness of breath, wheezing, hoarseness, coughing, weight loss, chest pain, and pleural effusion (fluid surrounding the lung).
If you believe you may have pleural mesothelioma, you should contact your health care provider immediately so that a pleural mesothelioma diagnosis can be confirmed or denied. We also encourage you to contact organizations like the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation that can help you identify a pleural mesothelioma specialist.
Your doctor’s first step will be to collect a full medical and asbestos exposure history, along with a thorough physical examination. This might include a chest x-ray, which, if pleural mesothelioma is present, will reveal thickening of the mesotheleum or pleura.
As a follow-up, your doctor may order a CT scan or MRI, which will identify any abnormal fluid buildup around your organs. In the case of pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of the disease, your doctor will scan your lungs.
At SimmonsCooper, we have been working with pleural mesothelioma victims for many years and have become intimately familiar with the questions and concerns patients may have. We have represented thousands of individuals from all areas of the United States. Our skill and conviction, along with our dedication to personal client service, have helped us recover over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for over 10,000 clients.*
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