This image highlights the location of the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity, where peritoneal mesothelioma develops. Asbestos fibers, when inhaled or ingested, can become lodged in the peritoneal layers of the membrane, causing cells to become cancerous. The cancerous cells then divide rapidly, causing the thickening of the peritoneum, fluid buildup and tumor growth. Peritoneal mesothelioma patients may then begin to demonstrate symptoms such as abdominal pain or swelling, nausea, night sweats and fatigue. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 mesothelioma diagnoses occur in the United States annually, and 10 to 20 percent of the patients have peritoneal mesothelioma. Additional information about peritoneal mesothelioma, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment may be found on the Peritoneal Mesothelioma page.

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