[Primary mesothelioma of the pericardium. Report of 2 cases and review of the literature].
We described two adult females with primary pericardial mesothelioma. There was not history of asbestos exposure. The clinical picture suggested pericardial constriction, with predominantly right sided heart failure. Anatomically; one case was of a nodular type, being the other diffuse. On histology both cases were of the fibrous type. The second case was less differentiated; it perforated the right atrial wall creating an intracavitary mass. A review of the literature is made.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D010496:Pericardium
Mesotelioma primario del pericardio. Comunicación de dos casos y revisión de la literatura.