Pleural adenomatoid tumor

Definition

A rare benign neoplasm that arises from the mesothelial cells of the pleura. It is characterized by a proliferation of epithelioid cells forming glandular and tubular patterns in a fibrous stroma.

Also known as benign mesothelioma of pleura, benign mesothelioma of the pleura, pleura adenomatoid tumor, pleura adenomatoid tumour, pleural adenomatoid tumor, pleural benign mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, benign — per MONDO

Also identified as

• NCIT C4499 per MONDO
• Orphanet 675814 per MONDO
• UMLS C0346112 per MONDO

Affected Organs