Peritoneal mesothelioma.
Peritoneal disease accounts for just under a third of all malignant mesothelioma. Its insidious onset means that diagnosis is often made at an advanced stage, however, new therapeutic techniques are starting to lead to improved outcomes.
Berrill
James
J
University Hospital of Llandough, Cardiff, UK.
Haboubi
Hasan
H
Duane
Paul
P
D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D019016:Mineral Fibers / Q000009:adverse effects; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D019016:Mineral Fibers; D001194:Asbestos