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Primary Cause of Mesothelioma


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The primary cause of Mesothelioma is the result:

from exposure to deleterious agents (usually toxins, gases, inhalants, etc.) while working.
at any time, from exposure to toxins, poisons, environmental, or other substances.

Mesothelioma Causes: Risk Factors

The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Mesothelioma:

Asbestos exposure
Crocidolite - a type of asbestos
Smoking
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Mesothelioma: Related Medical Conditions

To research the causes of Mesothelioma, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Mesothelioma:

Lung cancer
Pneumoconiosis
Hemoptysis
Cough
Asbestosis
Pleural mesothelioma
Mesothelioma: Causes and Types

Causes of Types of Mesothelioma: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Mesothelioma:

Pleural mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma
Perineal mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma
Benign mesothelioma
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Causes of Broader Categories of Mesothelioma: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:

Cancer
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Peritoneum disorders
Work-related conditions
Soft tissue tumors
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Mesothelioma as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Mesothelioma as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Mesothelioma. Our database lists the following as having Mesothelioma as a complication of that condition:

Asbestosis
Chemical poisoning -- Asbestos
What causes Mesothelioma?

Causes: Mesothelioma: Asbestos exposure causing fibers in the lungs.