[Prolonged survival in peritoneal mesotheliomas. Apropos of a case].
A case of peritoneal mesothelioma discovered during laparotomy for ascites is reported. A long-term survival of 5 years was observed with combined treatment: surgery and chemotherapy. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm often related to asbestos exposure and its prognosis is poor. No laboratory test other than histologic examination is specific for the diagnosis. Combined treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy seems to improve the survival rate.
Berthet
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B
Service de Chirurgie générale et digestive, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille.
Guieu
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C
Blanc
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AP
Palayodan
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A
Chamlian
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A
Assadourian
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R
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000401:mortality* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors
Survie prolongée des mésothéliomes péritonéaux. A propos d'une observation.