Peritoneal benign cystic mesothelioma: a case report and review of the literature.
Peritoneal benign cystic mesothelioma is a rare tumour of unknown aetiology. It usually presents with mild abdominal pain and a solid tumour on physical examination. The differential diagnosis with solid abdominal tumours is difficult. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging as well as aspiration cytology are useful in suggesting the pre-operative diagnosis. We present one case report and discuss this entity.
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Department of Surgical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute/Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. s.v.ruth@nki.nl
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D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D018261:Mesothelioma, Cystic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome