Types of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma can attack the pleural lining around the lungs. It can also attack the peritoneum, a tissue that surrounds the GI tract. Mesothelioma can attack the stomach lining, other internal organs, or even the pericardium (the tissue sac covering the heart). Thus, mesothelioma can be generally classified into the following types:

Pleural — 75%
Peritoneal — 10%
Pericardial — 5%
Mesothelioma can also be classified by the cancer type rather than the location of the cancer:
Epithelioid — most common.
Sarcomatoid — most severe.