Abstract
A case of cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum, presenting as acute appendicitis is reported. The authors stress the difficulty of a correct preoperative diagnosis of this rare tumor, which however, may be considered benign, with a good long-term prognosis.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
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Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Mesothelioma / diagnosis*
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Mesothelioma / pathology
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Mesothelioma / surgery
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Peritoneal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Peritoneal Neoplasms / pathology
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Peritoneal Neoplasms / surgery
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Peritoneum / pathology
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Peritoneum / surgery