title: Peritoneal mesothelioma presenting as an adnexal mass.
abstract: A case of primary peritoneal mesothelioma which presented clinically as an adnexal mass is reviewed. Difficulties in diagnosis and factors affecting prognosis are discussed. Operation to remove as much of the tumor as possible, followed by irradiation therapy, is suggested as a worthwhile approach to improving chances for cure or palliation.
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D002369:Castration; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009852:Omentum / Q000601:surgery; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology; D011379:Prognosis; D013194:Staining and Labeling