Pleural Diffuse Malignant Mesothelioma pT3 TNM Finding v8

**Semantic type:** Finding

**Definition:** Pleural diffuse malignant mesothelioma in which the tumor is locally advanced but potentially resectable. The tumor involves all the ipsilateral pleural surfaces (parietal, mediastinal, diaphragmatic, and visceral pleura) with at least one of the following features: involvement of the endothoracic fascia, extension into the mediastinal fat, solitary, completely resectable focus of tumor extending into the soft tissues of the chest wall, and/or nontransmural involvement of the pericardium. (from AJCC 8th Ed.)