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

Case Rep Oncol. 2012 Sep;5(3):667-70. doi: 10.1159/000346187. Epub 2012 Dec 19.

Abstract

A 19-year-old male presented with right lower quadrant pain. Imaging studies revealed a cystic peritoneal mass. At surgery, a large peritoneal mass was excised. The pathology report revealed a benign cystic mesothelioma, and a right hemicolectomy with cytoreductive surgery was completed.

Keywords: Cystic lesion; HIPEC; Mesothelioma; Peritoneum.

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