: The most common form, accounting for approximately 80-92% of cases. It starts in the lining of the lungs (pleura) and is often mistaken for lung cancer.
The disease is categorized by the part of the body it affects: mesothelimia
: Affects the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It represents about 10-20% of cases and generally has a better prognosis than the pleural type. : The most common form, accounting for approximately