Malignant mesothelioma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
A malignant neoplasm of the pleura or peritoneum, arising from mesothelial cells. It is associated with exposure to asbestos.
Genetic basis
Yes
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Malignant mesothelioma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • malignant mesothelioma
  • malignant mesothelial tumor
  • malignant mesothelial tumour
  • malignant mesothelioma
  • malignant mesothelioma (disease)
  • malignant neoplasm of mesothelium
  • malignant neoplasm of the mesothelium
  • malignant tumor of mesothelium
  • malignant tumor of the mesothelium
  • malignant tumour of mesothelium
  • malignant tumour of the mesothelium
  • mesothelioma, malignant
  • mesothelioma, somatic
  • advanced malignant mesothelioma
  • asbestos-related malignant mesothelioma
  • diffuse malignant mesothelioma
  • malignant mesothelial neoplasm
  • MESOM

All therapeutic areas
  • Oncology
Severity
Severe

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0004992

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