title: Benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum: immunohistochemical and ultrastructural features in a child.
abstract: Benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum is a well-defined but rare entity. A total of 35 instances have been reported, almost all in adults, the majority females. Cystic mesotheliomas have, until recently, been labeled cystic lymphangiomas or lymphohemangiomas. We report the case of a 14-year-old boy who, despite only subtotal resection of his abdominal mass, is well and recurrence free 9 months after surgery. The role of immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy in diagnosis is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Histopathology, Children's Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Raafat
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Egan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure