Pericardial Mesothelioma Symptoms

The symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma, a rare type of mesothelioma originating in the lining of the heart, often present themselves insidiously and may present as medical conditions such as constrictive pericarditis, or inflammation of the sac-like covering of the heart, and fluid around the heart known as pericardial effusion. Both of these conditions can lead to pressure around the heart. As the tumor grows and places strain on the heart, chest pain may also occur. Other symptoms may include cough, dyspnea, paradoxical pulse, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and generalized weakness.

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