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Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Malignant mesothelioma affects the mesothelial tissue of three large body cavities: the pleura (lung cavity), the peritoneum (abdominal cavity) and the pericardium (heart sac). The three types of malignant mesothelioma are pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma.
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