Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma presenting as small bowel obstruction.
Radiol Case Rep
; 18(8): 2681-2684, 2023 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-37293522
ABSTRACT
Mesotheliomas are aggressive malignant tumors which can occur most commonly in the pleural space, however can occur in the peritoneum in those with an extensive history of asbestos exposure. Primary peritoneal mesothelioma is relatively rare and is a fatal diagnosis. The prognosis of primary peritoneal mesothelioma is very poor and individuals are at high risk of developing mesothelioma in another cavity within the first year after initial diagnosis. Herein, we present a case of primary peritoneal mesothelioma, presenting as small bowel obstruction.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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En
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Radiol Case Rep
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos