epithelioid mesothelioma

One of the most common forms of mesothelioma's the epithelioid mesothelioma that generally account for 50 to 70 percent of all malignant mesothelioma cancer cells. These are relatively uniform in shape and have a tubular pattern with a distinct cell nucleus. The individual cells are shaped like cubes.Epitheliod mesothelioma makes up between 50% and 70% of all diagnosed cases of mesothelioma, it tends to have the best mesothelioma prognosis. Because of the similarity between adenocarcinoma and mesothelioma cancer cells, they are often confused and mesothelioma can be misdiagnosed. Inspection of the cancer cells under high-powered microscopes and identification of unique characteristics of the chemical properties of the cells can support make the proper diagnosis.

The most common and relatively treatable form of the cancer is epithelioid mesothelioma. Under a microscope this type of the disease is seen as a papillary or tubular growth and generally affects membranes and tissues that cover organs and different internal bodily surfaces. Between 50-70% of mesothelioma cases fall into this category, and this type is most probably to respond to treatment

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

Biphasic Mesothelioma
Biphasic mesothelioma is not a condition unto itself, but rather it is a combination of the other two types. It can take on both the good and bad aspects of sarcomatoid and epithelioid mesotheliomas and 20-35% of all mesothelioma cases are mixed or biphasic.

Epithelioid Mesothelioma is truly the deadly scourge of the 21st century. Because it takes decades before the first symptoms appear, many health professionals believe that there will be a mesothelioma epidemic in the decades to come. If you or someone you love was the victim of this deadly disease, you must consult one of our dedicated and experienced mesothelioma attorneys today. You might be entitled to compensation for your discomfort and suffering.

Prognosis and Treatment
Generally, every of the types of mesothelioma including epithelioid mesothelioma are treated the same way, as mesothelioma treatment is based on the location and stage of the cancer, rather than the types of cells involved.

However, there are distinct differences in the way each type of cancer responds to treatment. In general, patients with malignant epithelioid mesothelioma have a better prognosis than patients with either sarcomatoid or biphasic mesothelioma, thus treatment may not be as aggressive.

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