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Sarcomatoid mesothelioma

MONDO:0006407

A diffuse malignant mesothelioma arising from the pleura and less often the peritoneum. It is characterized by the presence of spindle cells. Anaplastic morphologic features and multinucleated malignant cells may also be seen.

Also known as: malignant fibrous mesothelioma (morphologic abnormality), sarcomatoid mesothelioma, sarcomatoid mesothelioma (morphologic abnormality)

2741 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Sarcomatoid mesothelioma itself.

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Sub-types of Sarcomatoid mesothelioma

Pleural sarcomatoid mesothelioma 2 trials
Lymphohistiocytoid mesothelioma 0 trials

Including sub-types (2741) Tagged with Sarcomatoid mesothelioma (2)

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Could a Triple-Drug combo tame mesothelioma?

Disease control Ongoing

This study tests whether adding the drug cediranib to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and pemetrexed) can help people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer. In the first phase, researchers found the safest dose of cediranib. In the second phase, …

Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma

Where it sits in the disease tree

Could a Triple-Drug combo tame mesothelioma?