Pleural epithelioid mesothelioma

Definition

Malignant mesothelioma that arises from the pleura and is characterized by the presence of cells with epithelioid morphology. The epithelioid cells usually have eosinophilic cytoplasm, bland nuclei, and form tubulopapillary, microglandular, or sheet-like patterns.

Also known as malignant epithelioid mesothelioma of pleura, pleura malignant epithelioid mesothelioma, pleural epithelioid mesothelioma — per MONDO

Also identified as

• NCIT C45662 per MONDO
• UMLS C1709574 per MONDO

Affected Organs