Mesothelioma, Cystic
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)
Year introduced: 1994
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Tree Number(s): C04.557.470.035.510.515, C04.557.470.660.510.515
MeSH Unique ID: D018261
Entry Terms:
- Cystic Mesothelioma
- Cystic Mesotheliomas
- Mesotheliomas, Cystic
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