Site-Specific Factor 2
Histologic Subtype
Notes
**Note:** Histologic subtype has prognostic significance in pleural mesothelioma. The pure epithelioid tumors are associated with a better prognosis then the biphasic or sarcomatoid tumors. Desmoplastic tumors appear to have the worst prognosis.Default
999NAACCR Item
NAACCR #2890Metadata
None| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 000 | No histologic subtype stated |
| 010 | Epithelioid (9052) |
| 020 | Biphasic (9053) (At least 10% of both epithelioid and sarcomatoid components) |
| 030 | Sarcomatoid (9051) |
| 040 | Desmoplastic (9051) |
| 050 | Other histologic subtype |
| 988 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case |
| 998 | No pathologic examination of primary site |
| 999 | Unknown or no information Not documented in patient record |