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Can you tell me what peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by?
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Asbestos: All mesotheliomas, including peritoneal, stem from extended exposure to asbestos, usually at work. People diagnosed with exposure to asbestos dust, fibers or products for a sustained period. This exposure leads to ingestion or inhalation of microscopic asbestos particles, which can produce cancerous cells and then tumors.
Answered 11/5/2014
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