Pleural neoplasm

Definition

A benign or malignant neoplasm that involves the serous membrane that lines the lungs and thoracic cavity. Most pleural neoplasms are metastatic. Diffuse malignant mesothelioma is the most common primary malignant neoplasm of the pleura.

Also known as neoplasm of pleura, neoplasm of pleural cavity, neoplasm of the pleura, pleura neoplasm, pleura neoplasm (disease), pleura tumor, pleura tumour, pleural cavity neoplasm (disease), pleural cavity tumor, pleural cavity tumour, pleural neoplasm, pleural tumor, pleural tumour, tumor of pleura, tumor of the pleura, tumour of pleura, tumour of the pleura — per MONDO

Also identified as

• MESH D010997 per MONDO
• NCIT C3332 per MONDO
• SCTID 126719004 per MONDO
• UMLS C0032229 per MONDO

Affected Organs