Peritoneal Mesothelioma Not Caused by Asbestos Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma develops in the lining of the abdomen. It is less prevalent than the pleural type, and more women suffer than men. Patients with peritoneal mesothelioma typically exhibit vague symptoms, such as abdominal pain constipation, weight loss or diarrhoea. A mesothelioma expert