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Malignant pleural mesothelioma
A malignant mesothelioma originating from cells of the pleura (the thin layer of mesothelium lining the lungs). Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma. [from HPO]
Mesothelioma
A usually malignant and aggressive neoplasm of the mesothelium which is often associated with exposure to asbestos. [from MONDO]
Mesothelioma, malignant
Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive neoplasm of the serosal lining of the chest etiologically linked to asbestos. It is diagnosed in approximately 2,000 to 3,000 individuals annually in the United States, most of whom die within 2 years of diagnosis (summary by Bott et al., 2011). See also 614327 for a tumor predisposition syndrome that may contribute to the development of malignant mesothelioma upon asbestos exposure and is caused by germline mutation in the BAP1 gene (603089) on chromosome 3p21. [from OMIM]
Herpes simplex infectious disease
An infection that is caused by herpes simplex virus. [from NCI]
Mesothelial neoplasm
A neoplasm characterized by the proliferation of neoplastic mesothelial cells. It usually arises from the pleura or peritoneum. This category includes malignant mesothelioma, adenomatoid tumor (benign mesothelioma), well differentiated papillary mesothelial tumor, and multicystic mesothelioma. [from NCI]
Microcystic adenoma
A benign epithelial neoplasm characterized by a microcystic pattern. The cystic spaces are lined by small cuboidal cells without evidence of significant cytologic atypia. [from NCI]
Papillary adenoma
An adenoma characterized by the presence of papillary epithelial patterns. [from NCI]
Adenoma
A neoplasm arising from the epithelium. It may be encapsulated or non-encapsulated but non-invasive. The neoplastic epithelial cells may or may not display cellular atypia or dysplasia. In the gastrointestinal tract, when dysplasia becomes severe it is sometimes called carcinoma in situ. Representative examples are pituitary gland adenoma, follicular adenoma of the thyroid gland, and adenomas (or adenomatous polyps) of the gastrointestinal tract. [from NCI]
Pleural biphasic mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma that arises from the pleura. It is characterized by the presence of epithelioid and sarcomatoid components, with each component representing at least 10% of the tumor. [from NCI]
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