A very rare form of cancer is the so called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.

Less than 30% of all mesothelioma diagnoses account for peritoneal mesothelioma. This form of cancer affects the abdominal lining. That's the reason why it is also being referred to as abdominal mesothelioma. It covers the organs that are located in the abdomen.

The cause for peritoneal mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. There is no bullet proof explanation, but we assume that the exposure to asbestos can cause ...