Peritoneal mesothelioma with gastric outlet obstruction.
Peritoneal mesothelioma has been increasing in frequency since the 1960s. Although still a rare malignant neoplasm, early diagnosis influences prognosis. More common presenting features include abdominal pain, abdominal distension or a palpable mass; more uncommon presentations have included dysphagia secondary to achalasia, chronic pancreatitis and regional lymphadenopathy. We report two recent cases at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.
Meek
R M
RM
Department of General Surgery, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow.
Ferguson
J C
JC
D000368:Aged; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*