| D008654 |
Mesothelioma |
A tumor derived from mesothelial tissue (peritoneum, pleura, pericardium). It appears as broad sheets of cells, with some regions containing spindle-shaped, sarcoma-like cells and other regions showing adenomatous patterns. Pleural mesotheliomas have been linked to exposure to asbestos. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Mesotheliomas |
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| D008875 |
Middle Aged |
An adult aged 45 - 64 years. |
Middle Age |
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| D009366 |
Neoplasm Seeding |
The local implantation of tumor cells by contamination of instruments and surgical equipment during and after surgical resection, resulting in local growth of the cells and tumor formation. |
Seeding, Neoplasm |
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| D010997 |
Pleural Neoplasms |
Neoplasms of the thin serous membrane that envelopes the lungs and lines the thoracic cavity. Pleural neoplasms are exceedingly rare and are usually not diagnosed until they are advanced because in the early stages they produce no symptoms. |
Neoplasms, Pleural,Neoplasm, Pleural,Pleural Neoplasm |
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| D005260 |
Female |
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Females |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D001707 |
Biopsy, Needle |
Removal and examination of tissue obtained through a transdermal needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or tissue being analyzed. |
Aspiration Biopsy,Puncture Biopsy,Aspiration Biopsies,Biopsies, Aspiration,Biopsies, Needle,Biopsies, Puncture,Biopsy, Aspiration,Biopsy, Puncture,Needle Biopsies,Needle Biopsy,Puncture Biopsies |
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| D012878 |
Skin Neoplasms |
Tumors or cancer of the SKIN. |
Cancer of Skin,Skin Cancer,Cancer of the Skin,Neoplasms, Skin,Cancer, Skin,Cancers, Skin,Neoplasm, Skin,Skin Cancers,Skin Neoplasm |
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