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A rare presentation of peritoneal mesothelioma: Esophageal encasement and Sister Mary Joseph nodule

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM) is a rare malignancy that accounts for approximately 10%-30% of all mesothelioma cases, with the more common type being pleural mesothelioma. In this case report, we describe an atypical presentation of MPeM in a 73-year-old female presenting with periumbilical swelling and subacute chest pain. Imaging demonstrated a large periumbilical mass and a posterior mediastinal mass encasing, but not obstructing, the esophagus. A brief literature review examining the broad range of clinical and imaging manifestations of MPeM is presented.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.07.033

Authors: Daniel Weng Pong Loong, Rohan Smith, Rajiv Rattan

Institutions: Gosford Hospital, Canberra Hospital, ACT Government

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600