Well differentiated mesothelioma complicating endometrial carcinoma; a case report.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the abdominal cavity which has low malignant potential. Peritoneal mesothelioma can mimic other types of gynecologic malignancies. Careful clinical and pathologic evaluation is essential for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Baykal
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yeditepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Arioğlu
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Gultekin
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Usubutun
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Ficicioglu
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C
Ayhan
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*