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Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Mesothelioma is a rare malignancy,with an even rarer occurrence in the peritoneum.Like traditional cases,association with asbestos is seen. In our cases, patients with possible exposures presented with non-specific symptoms, which ended up being diagnosed as peritoneal mesothelioma. The second patient had an interesting presentation with cerebellar symptoms,which are seldom seen in this type of malignancy.Ultimately,patients were informed of the poor prognosis to further aid treatment choices.

Source: PARIPEX-INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH

DOI: 10.36106/paripex/5106972

Authors: Bipneet Singh, Jahnavi Ethakota, Palak Grover, Sruthi Ramanan, Gurleen Kaur

Institutions: Henry Ford Health, Government Medical College, Amritsar

Language: English

Topic: Occupational and environmental lung diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407986103

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