Mesothelioma Not Caused by Asbestos Mesothelioma is more frequent for those with a history of asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibers that stick to the lung's lining (pleura) cause malignant mesothelioma of the pleural, while those that penetrate the stomach lining or heart (peritoneal and pericardial mesothelioma) are less prevalent. Contact a
