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Peritoneal mesothelioma
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| Peritoneal mesothelioma is the name given to the cancer
that attacks the lining of the abdomen. This type of cancer affects the
lining that protects the contents of the abdomen and which also provides
a lubricating fluid to enable the organs to move and work properly. |
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| The peritoneum is made of two parts, the visceral and
parietal peritoneum. The visceral peritoneum covers the internal organs
and makes up most of the outer layer of the intestinal tract. Covering
the abdominal cavity is the parietal peritoneum. |
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