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Could someone get mesothelioma in their eyes?
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No....: Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs (pleura) and sometimes the lining if the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) which is seen in people with a history of asbestos exposure. Some research has shown that some people with a mutation in their BAP1 gene may be at increased risk for both mesothelioma and melanoma of the eye.
Answered 7/8/2014
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