title: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: marked variability of CT findings.
abstract: Three pathologically proven cases of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) are shown with markedly different computed tomographic (CT) appearances. The first presented as a large enhancing pancreatic mass, a second with diffuse solid large intraperitoneal masses enveloping bowel and mesentery, and a third with predominance of ascites and small peritoneal nodules. In only one patient was there a history of possible asbestos exposure. The CT findings, pathology, and differential diagnosis of MPM are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, J.D. Weiler Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed