Pleural mesothelioma
ORPHA:50251· ICD-10 C45.0
Definition
Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal asbestos-associated malignancy arising in the lining cells (mesothelium) of the pleural and peritoneal cavities, as well as in the pericardium and the tunica vaginalis.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- All ages