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Where is mesothelioma disease detected?
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The lungs: Mesothelioma is a malignancy of the covering of the lungs, called the pleura. It is usually discovered on a chest xray or a ct scan of the chest.
Answered 12/11/2017
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Chest or abdomen: Mesothelioma is usually detected along the inner lining of the lung (or pleural) cavities, of the heart sac (pericardium), or of the abdominal (or peritoneal) cavities.
Answered 4/17/2012
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