This image illustrates the fluid that can develop in the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds and protects the heart. Fluid development can occur after asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body. In patients with pericardial mesothelioma, the fibers become lodged in the pericardium where the body cannot expel the fibers adequately. The fibers then remain in the pericardium for decades, causing inflammation and infection and cellular changes. As cells in the pericardium become cancerous, they divide quickly, causing the pericardial membranes to thicken, which then causes fluid build-up and the formation of tumors. To learn more about pericardial mesothelioma, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments, please visit the Pericardial Mesothelioma page.

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