title: Malignant mesothelioma arising in the pouch of Douglas: computed tomography appearance (a case report).
abstract: An unusual case of a malignant peritoneal mesothelioma arising in the pouch of Douglas is presented. The tumor spread along the serosal surfaces of this space but invaded the bowel cephalad to it. A high degree of suspicion aids in considering this rare tumor in the differential diagnosis and early detection may lead to improved survival.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Florida 33136.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fanney
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Castillo
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Casillas
mesh_terms: D004312:Douglas' Pouch / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed