Peritoneal mesothelioma without ascites formation.
A case of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma without development of ascites is described. The patient had a 1-year history of non-specific symptoms preceding this diagnosis. The insidious onset of clinical signs, the diagnostic procedures, and the pathologic findings are discussed.
van der Harst
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Dept. of Internal Medicine, Gemini Hospital, Den Helder, The Netherlands.
van Dongen
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Viergever
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Meijer
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D001201:Ascites; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology