Multicystic mesothelioma presenting as a pelvic tumour: case report and literature review.
We report the clinical, radiological and pathological findings of a big polycystic tumour in the pelvic region which proved to be a multicystic mesothelioma affecting the pelvic peritoneum. Clinical and histological differential diagnosis are given and a therapy option. Surgical excision for localized tumours and debulking for more extensive tumours.
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Department of Urology, Deventer Hospital Foundation, The Netherlands.
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018261:Mesothelioma, Cystic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000473:pathology