malignant mesothelioma

malignant mesothelioma
a malignant tumor of the pleura, peritoneum, or pericardium, appearing as broad sheets of cells; some regions contain spindle-shaped, sarcoma-like cells and others show adenomatous patterns. Many of these tumors, particularly in the pleura and peritoneum, have been linked to excessive exposure to asbestos. Called also diffuse m.

Malignant mesothelioma present as multiple nodules on the parietal pleura.


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