title: Peritoneal mesothelioma without ascites formation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Internal Medicine, Gemini Hospital, Den Helder, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: van der Harst
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: van Dongen
authors.forename: P P
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Viergever
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Meijer
mesh_terms: D001201:Ascites; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology