Preferred Label : mesothelioma, cystic;
MeSH definition : 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);
MeSH synonym : cystic mesothelioma; cystic mesotheliomas; mesotheliomas, cystic;
MeSH annotation : /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with PERITONEAL
NEOPLASMS (IM); coordinate with PERITONEAL NEOPLASMS;
Origin ID : D018261;
UMLS CUI : C0206680;
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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)