1. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma in a patient with intestinal fistula, incisional hernia and abdominal infection: A case report
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Sen Hong, Qing‑Yang Kong, Ping‑Wei Zhao, Lei Wang, Miao‑Miao Bi, Xu Wang, and Yong‑Tao Wang
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Cancer Research ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Incisional hernia ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Abdominal cavity ,Peritoneal Effusion ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,malignant ,peritoneal mesothelioma ,Laparotomy ,medicine ,Mesothelioma ,business.industry ,Abdominal Infection ,clear cell type ,Articles ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Oncology ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Peritoneal mesothelioma ,Abdomen ,030211 gastroenterology & hepatology ,business - Abstract
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, most commonly associated with exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity, is extremely rare. The current study reports the case of a 60-year-old female who presented with intestinal fistula, recurrent incisional hernia and abdominal infection, with no history of asbestos exposure, and was diagnosed with clear cell MPM. Computed tomography scans of the abdomen revealed extensive small bowel adhesions and massive peritoneal effusion. Histological examination of biopsy specimens indicated a diagnosis of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma with clear cell morphology. A laparotomy was performed, with subsequent resection of the bowel with fistula. Follow-up examination performed at 1-year post-surgery revealed that the patient was alive and in generally good health.
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- 2016