Benign localized mesothelioma of the pleura.
Eleven cases of benign localized mesotheliomas of the pleura are described. Ten patients were asymptomatic and discovered by routine X-rays. In eight cases the tumour was localized in the visceral pleura and all tumours showed only a benign mesenchymal component. Non-neoplastic epithelial structures can become entrapped within the tumour. A benign clinical behaviour and an excellent prognosis could be expected after surgical resection.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis