Peritoneal Mesothelioma Not Caused by Asbestos Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma forms in the abdominal lining. It is less prevalent than the pleural variant, and more women suffer than men. People suffering from peritoneal mesothelioma usually suffer from vague symptoms like abdominal pain constipation, weight loss or diarrhoea. A mesothelioma specialist can