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Desmoplastic Mesothelioma

MedGen UID:
220861
Concept ID:
C1270206
Neoplastic Process
Synonym: Desmoplastic mesothelioma
SNOMED CT: Desmoplastic mesothelioma (388650006)

Definition

A malignant neoplasm arising from mesothelial cells. It is characterized by the presence of a dense collagenous tissue and atypical neoplastic cells. Sarcomatoid features, collagenous necrosis, and infiltration of muscle and adipose tissue may be present. It occurs in the pleura and less commonly in the peritoneum. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDesmoplastic Mesothelioma

Professional guidelines

PubMed

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Therapy

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Prognosis

Prabhakaran S, Hocking A, Kim C, Hussey M, Klebe S
Hum Pathol 2020 Nov;105:1-8. Epub 2020 Sep 2 doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2020.08.005. PMID: 32888937
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Wilson GE, Hasleton PS, Chatterjee AK
J Clin Pathol 1992 Apr;45(4):295-8. doi: 10.1136/jcp.45.4.295. PMID: 1577967Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Prabhakaran S, Hocking A, Kim C, Hussey M, Klebe S
Hum Pathol 2020 Nov;105:1-8. Epub 2020 Sep 2 doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2020.08.005. PMID: 32888937
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Berg KB, Churg A
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Henderson DW, Reid G, Kao SC, van Zandwijk N, Klebe S
J Clin Pathol 2013 Oct;66(10):847-53. Epub 2013 Jun 27 doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2012-201303. PMID: 23814259
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