The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the lungs. It is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which are inhaled and become lodged in the pleura.

Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. The most ...

After inhalation of asbestos, the fibres can embed in the pleura - the lining of the lung - causing inflammation and scarring. Over time this can lead to the development of mesothelioma tumours.