Giant Primary Malignant Mesothelioma of the Liver: A Case Report

Highlights • Malignant mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm of mesothelial cells. • It occurs mostly in the pleura or peritoneum and less frequently in the liver. • Primary intrahepatic mesothelioma is not in the WHO classification of hepatic tumors. • Mesothelioma is more common in men with a mean age o...

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2017-01, Vol.30, p.58-61
Main Authors: Ali, Ruba Haji, Khalife, Mohamad, Nounou, Ghina El, Yafi, Ruba Zuhri, Nassar, Hussein, Aidibe, Zeinab, Raad, Randa, Eid, Rania Abou, Faraj, Walid
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Language:English
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Case report
Liver
Malignant mesothelioma
Surgery
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Summary:Highlights • Malignant mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm of mesothelial cells. • It occurs mostly in the pleura or peritoneum and less frequently in the liver. • Primary intrahepatic mesothelioma is not in the WHO classification of hepatic tumors. • Mesothelioma is more common in men with a mean age of 58 years. • We present a rare case of primary liver malignant mesothelioma in a young female.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.11.001