The diagnostic challenge of peritoneal mesothelioma.
The differential diagnosis of diffuse malignant intraabdominal process in women may be a strenuous and long process. We report such a challenging, problematic case of peritoneal mesothelioma and present review of literature in search for best differentiating technique.
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Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. piotrkra@hotmail.com
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D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000175:diagnosis; D018284:Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
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