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Pleural mesothelioma
A neoplasm that arises from the mesothelial cells of the pleura. The primary cause is exposure to asbestos. The major histologic variants are the epithelioid malignant mesothelioma, desmoplastic malignant mesothelioma, and sarcomatoid malignant mesothelioma. Patients present with persistent cough and shortness of breath.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0003308
- Part of
- MesotheliomaPleural neoplasm
- Also known as
- mesothelioma of pleura · mesothelioma of the pleura · pleura mesothelioma · pleural mesothelioma (disease)
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Malignant pleural mesothelioma | 2 |
| Pleural adenomatoid tumor |
Rare disease
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