Peritoneal mesothelioma: case report and literature review of an uncommon disease

Abstract

Mesothelioma is a neoplasm originating from the mesothelial surface cell lining of the serous body, like pleura and peritoneum. It is reported the case of a 60-year old man who was submitted to images and laboratories exams because of a light growth of the prostatic volume. These tests showed an abdominal mass. A diagnostic laparoscopy with biopsy was performed and later on a laparotomy to achieve a peritonectomy with intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Keywords

• Mesothelioma
• Peritoneal neoplasms
• Abdominal neoplasms
• Chemotherapy
• Case reports