Primary peritoneal high-grade serous carcinoma in a man: A case report

• Published in: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 2022, Vol.77, p.103605-103605
• Main Authors: Guellil, Abdelali, Jabi, Rachid, Mabrouk, Mohamed Yassine, Bouzayan, Laila, Merhoum, Abdelali, Del Gallo, Gérald, Godart, Claire, Bouziane, Mohammed
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• ISSN: 2049-0801; 2049-0801
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103605

Introduction and importancePrimary peritoneal serous carcinomas (PPSC) are exceedingly rare in male patients. Only a few cases were reported in the medical literature, it's diagnosis is difficult before surgery. Case presentationIn this article, we describe the case of a patient who presented a high-grade primary peritoneal carcinoma, the diagnosis was suspected radiologically following an abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT).the patient underwent exploratory laparoscopic surgery with biopsy of several peritoneal nodules. Pathologic analysis of specimen confirmed the diagnosis of Primary peritoneal serous carcinomas. The patient died one month after his diagnosis while undergoing chemotherapy and palliative care. Clinical discussionPPSC is an inoperable malignancy, histology staining confirms the diagnosis, the chemotherapy and palliative care are the only offered treatment. The evolution of the disease is very dark with a poor prognosis. ConclusionWe highlight the important of testicular examination to predict apparition of PPSC in the future.