Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma

Definition

An aggressive malignant mesothelioma that arises from the peritoneum. Patients usually present with abdominal pain and ascites.

Also known as advanced malignant mesothelioma of peritoneum, advanced malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum, advanced peritoneal malignant mesothelioma, diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, malignant mesothelioma (disease) of peritoneum, malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, advanced, peritoneal mesothelioma (disease), malignant, peritoneum malignant mesothelioma (disease), primary malignant peritoneal mesothelioma — per MONDO

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