Respiratory Conditions
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura
Serious
ICD-10: D38 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: फेफड़े की अनिश्चित गांठ · தமிழ்: நுரையீரல் சந்தேகத்திற்குரிய கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದ ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: ఊపిరితిత్తుల అనిశ్చిత గడ్డ · বাংলা: ফুসফুসের অনিশ্চিত টিউমার · मराठी: फुफ्फुसाच्या अनिश्चित गाठ · ગુજરાતી: ફેફસાની અનિશ્ચિત ગાંઠ
About this condition
This describes a growth in the pleural lining around the lungs where doctors cannot yet determine if it is benign or cancerous. These uncertain tumors require careful monitoring with imaging and often biopsy to establish the exact nature. Close follow-up with pulmonologists and oncologists is essential until a definite diagnosis is made.
Common symptoms
chest pain
persistent cough
shortness of breath
chest discomfort
pleural effusion
unexplained chest symptoms
When to see a doctor: within 1 week for specialist evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | फेफड़े की अनिश्चित गांठ · प्लूरा की संदिग्ध गांठ · छाती की अस्पष्ट गांठ · फुस्फुस की गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நுரையீரல் சந்தேகத்திற்குரிய கட்டி · ப்ளூரா நிச்சயமற்ற கட்டி · மார்பு சந்தேக கட்டி · தெளிவற்ற மார்பு கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಶ್ವಾಸಕೋಶದ ಅನಿಶ್ಚಿತ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಪ್ಲೂರಾ ಸಂಶಯಾಸ್ಪದ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಎದೆಯ ಅಸ್ಪಷ್ಟ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಅನಿರ್ಣಿತ ಎದೆ ಗಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఊపిరితిత్తుల అనిశ్చిత గడ్డ · ప్లూరా సందేహాస్పద గడ్డ · ఛాతీ అస్పష్ట గడ్డ · నిర్ధారించని ఛాతీ గడ్డ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ফুসফুসের অনিশ্চিত টিউমার · প্লুরার সন্দেহজনক টিউমার · বুকের অস্পষ্ট টিউমার · অনির্ধারিত বুকের টিউমার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | फुफ्फुसाच्या अनिश्चित गाठ · प्लुराची संशयास्पद गाठ · छातीची अस्पष्ट गाठ · अनिर्धारित छाती गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ફેફસાની અનિશ્ચિત ગાંઠ · પ્લ્યુરાની શંકાસ્પદ ગાંઠ · છાતીની અસ્પષ્ટ ગાંઠ · અનિર્ધારિત છાતી ગાંઠ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura?
chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest discomfort, pleural effusion, unexplained chest symptoms.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week for specialist evaluation
Is Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of pleura?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week for specialist evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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