Mesothelioma, an extremely rare cancer in children, can involve the tissue
coverings of the lung, the heart, or the abdominal organs. These tumors
can spread over the surface of organs, without invading far into the
underlying tissue, and may spread to nearby or distant lymph nodes.
Mesothelioma may develop after successful treatment of an earlier cancer,
especially after treatment with radiation. In adults, these tumors have
been associated with exposure to asbestos, which was used as building
insulation. The amount of exposure required to develop cancer is unknown,
and there is no information about the risk of children exposed to
asbestos.
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