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)

Annotation

coordinate with PERITONEAL NEOPLASMS

DUI

D018261 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0027490

Previous indexing

Mesothelioma (1979-1993)

History note

94

Public note

94