Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Cancer

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma accounts for only about 10 to 15 percent of the mesothelioma cancer cells and it is the least common form of mesothelioma. Sarcomatoid cells are typically oval shaped, but more irregular. The nucleus of sarcomatoid cells is not as clearly visible under an electron microscope as the nuclei of epithelioid mesothelioma cancer cells. Because the irregular oval shape is a common among cancer cells, sarcomatoid mesothelioma can be confused with sarcomatoid carcinoma and with sarcoma.

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the least common type of mesothelioma cancer cell and accounts for approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of malignant mesothelioma. These cells typically have more of an oval, irregular shape and the nucleus of each cell is not as visible with a microscope as the epithelioid mesothelioma cancer cells. Because of the similarity of appearance, the sarcomatoid cancer cells can also easily be confused with the more typical sarcoma cancer cells. Learn more about sarcomatoid mesothelioma cancer.

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma is an uncommon type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It is difficult to diagnose sarcomatoid mesothelioma and thus far it has been resistant in responding to any type of therapy. Mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. Like all forms of malignant mesothelioma cancer, sarcomatoid mesothelioma is both aggressive and fatal.

Malignant mesothelioma cancer is divided into three main categories dependent on which part of the mesothelium it attacks: peritoneal mesothelioma (peritoneum/abdomen), pleural mesothelioma (lining of the lungs/chest cavity), and pericardial mesothelioma (lining of the heart).

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is one of the three main sub types of mesothelioma that are grouped according to how the cells look under a microscope. The other two are epithelioid mesothelioma and biphasic mesothelioma. These types of mesothelioma cells can further divide into other types of cancerous cells called

• Clear cell
• Small cell
• Acinar cell
• Tubopapillary cell

Diagnosis of Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is diagnosed by a histopathologist who examines a section of suspect tissue using a high powered microscope. A section of tissue is removed through a type of diagnostic surgery called a biopsy. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is sometimes confused with other sarcomas because it originates in the same areas of the body and has a similar cellular structure.

What is Sarcoma?

Sarcoma is a form of cancer that originates in the supportive tissues of the body such as the bone, cartilage, fat or muscle.

What is malignant mesothelioma and how many types are there?

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects mesothelial tissue. Mesothelial tissue includes the pleura, which envelopes the lungs and lines the chest cavity, the peritoneum, which lines the abdomen, and the pericardium, which surrounds the heart. Malignant mesothelioma is an exceptionally rare disease that has thus far been linked exclusively with asbestos exposure - between 70% and 80% of persons diagnosed with mesothelioma can trace the condition to asbestos exposure.

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma in Summation

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the most serious form of mesothelioma cancer, as it rarely responds to treatment. Fortunately, it is also the rarest type of mesothelioma, as it only strikes 10 to 20% of patients with mesothelioma. It appears as spindle-shaped pattern of cells that overlap one another, and generally arises from support tissues such as bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat. Death usually occurs within six months of diagnosis of sarcomatoid mesothelioma.

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Legal Help

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with sarcomatoid mesothelioma, you might be entitled to compensation. Please contact a considerate personal injury attorney who will thoroughly evaluate your case to recommend the most appropriate legal action. In certain cases, a personal injury lawsuit can help victims of asbestos exposure obtain compensation for their medical expenses, emotional suffering, lost income and reduction in lifestyle. You should also talk to a skilled attorney if your loved one has died due to an asbestos-related disease, such as sarcomatoid mesothelioma. A wrongful death lawyer might file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold those responsible for your suffering financially liable.