Desmoplastic Mesothelioma
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.
Exact Synonyms
Desmoplastic mesothelioma
Desmoplastic Mesothelioma
class Information
code
C6747
Contributing_Source
- CTRP
- GDC
Display_Name
Desmoplastic Mesothelioma
ICD-O-3_Code
9051/3
in_subset
Is_Value_For_GDC_Property
Legacy Concept Name
Malignant_Fibrous_Mesothelioma
Maps_To
- 9051/3
- Desmoplastic mesothelioma
Neoplastic_Status
Malignant
Preferred_Name
Desmoplastic Mesothelioma
Semantic_Type
Neoplastic Process
UMLS_CUI
C1270206
class Relations
Equivalent to
Subclass of