Benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum: a case report and literature review

Benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum (BCM) is an uncommon lesion with some 130 cases reported since the first case described by Smith and Mennenmeyer in 1979. It is a rare intra abdominal tumor occurring predominantly in women of reproductive age. Due to the rarity of this tumor, similarity...

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Published in:World journal of emergency surgery 2013-10, Vol.8 (1), p.43-43, Article 43
Main Authors: Elbouhaddouti, Hicham, Bouassria, Abdesslam, Mouaqit, Ouadii, Benjelloun, El Bachir, Ousadden, Abdelmalek, Mazaz, Khalid, Taleb, Khalid Ait
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Language:English
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Care and treatment
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Evidence-based medicine
Health aspects
Mesothelioma
Patient outcomes
Review
Risk factors
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Summary:Benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum (BCM) is an uncommon lesion with some 130 cases reported since the first case described by Smith and Mennenmeyer in 1979. It is a rare intra abdominal tumor occurring predominantly in women of reproductive age. Due to the rarity of this tumor, similarity of patient presentation, and comparable features on imaging, the diagnosis of this pathology is difficult, and is based on histological findings. This tumor is known for local recurrence. It's agreed that surgery is the only effective treatment, but there are no evidence-based treatment strategies for BCM.
ISSN:1749-7922
1749-7922
DOI:10.1186/1749-7922-8-43