The diagnostic challenge of peritoneal mesothelioma

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2002 Jul;266(3):130-2. doi: 10.1007/s004040100189.

Abstract

The differential diagnosis of diffuse malignant intraabdominal process in women may be a strenuous and long process. We report such a challenging, problematic case of peritoneal mesothelioma and present review of literature in search for best differentiating technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / diagnosis
  • Cystadenocarcinoma, Serous / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Mesothelioma / diagnosis
  • Mesothelioma / pathology*
  • Mesothelioma / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor