Pleural sarcomatoid mesothelioma

Definition

Malignant mesothelioma that arises from the pleura and is characterized by the presence of spindle-shaped cells forming fascicles, or that are distributed haphazardly resembling a sarcoma.

Also known as pleura sarcomatoid mesothelioma, pleural sarcomatoid mesothelioma, sarcomatoid mesothelioma of pleura — per MONDO

Also identified as

• NCIT C45663 per MONDO
• UMLS C1709578 per MONDO

Affected Organs