[Coincident manifestation of mesotheliomas of the tunica vaginalis and pleura. Case report and literature overview].
Malignant mesotheliomas are rare entities (0.1-0.2% of all malignant tumors) possibly localized at the pleura, peritoneum, pericardium, and tunica vaginalis. Most malignant mesotheliomas are caused by asbestos inhalation. We report on a man who suffered from malignant mesotheliomas of the tunica vaginalis and of the pleura simultaneously. The development of these tumors was probably multicentric; the patient had been exposed to asbestos over a period of 22 years. We discuss the individual findings and the current literature.
Müller
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Institut und Poliklinik für Arbeitsmedizin der Universität des Saarlandes, Universitätsklinikum Homburg, 66421, Homburg/Saar. ammmue@uniklinikum-saarland.de
Stöckle
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Pecqueux
J C
JC
Härle
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Sybrecht
G W
GW
Stichnoth
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F
Buchter
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A
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*