title: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Case report and review of the literature.
abstract: We describe a peritoneal mesothelioma. There are many aspecific symptoms. Professional exposure is found in only fifty percent of cases. The histological diagnosis is often difficult. The survival period is short because of the absence of curative treatment.
mesh_terms: D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos