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... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Adenoma > Mesothelioma > Mesothelioma, Cystic
... > Neoplasms > Neoplasms by Histologic Type > Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial > Neoplasms, Mesothelial > Mesothelioma > Mesothelioma, Cystic

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Mesothelioma, Cystic  

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Note

  • coordinate with PERITONEAL NEOPLASMS

Scope note

  • A peritoneal mesothelioma affecting mainly young females and producing cysts of variable size and number lined by a single layer of benign mesothelial cells. The disease follows a benign course and is compatible with a normal life expectancy, requiring occasionally partial excision or decompression for relief of pain or other symptoms. Malignant potential is exceptional. (From Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1345)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D018261

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