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Peritoneal malignant mesothelioma in a patient with recurrent peritonitis

Journal Article · · Cancer; (United States)

A patient is presented who developed a peritoneal malignant mesothelioma in association with severe persistent and recurrent diverticulitis. The case is unusual in that a spectrum of mesothelial proliferation was documented beginning initially as benign foci of mesothelial proliferation and passing through a stage of atypical proliferation before terminating as a malignant process. The possible role of the diverticular disease in the pathogenesis of the tumor is discussed.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL
OSTI ID:
6337281
Journal Information:
Cancer; (United States), Journal Name: Cancer; (United States) Vol. 48:1; ISSN CANCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English