In six patients, diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma was made only by autopsy. The patients were staged according to Butchart et al. Longer survival was noted in the patients with earlier stages. Pleurodesis also was done in 7 cases. There was no difference in survival among patients had received different treatment.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare, either benign or malignant tumor of the peritoneum.
We retrospectively analyzed the imaging features of six malignant and three benign peritoneal mesothelioma. Asbestos exposure was proven in three of the six malignant cases and in none of the three benign cases. These imaging features support the diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma but do not allow differentiation between benign and malignant forms of peritoneal mesothelioma. Although the search strategy has been refined as best as possible, citations may appear that are not directly related to the topic, and occasionally relevant references may be omitted. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease.