Mesotheliomas are relatively rare tumors that arise from the mesothelium (the protective covering of the lungs) that lines the pleural cavities. They represent less than 2% of all malignant tumors. Highly virulent, mesotheliomas are usually associated with long-term exposure to asbestos. Similar tumors can arise along the mesothelial surface in the abdomen or pericardial cavity.
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