Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Giant Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Wall Mass

  • Shao, Zhi-Hong (Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University) ;
  • Gao, Xiao-Long (Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University) ;
  • Yi, Xiang-Hua (Department of Pathology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University) ;
  • Wang, Pei-Jun (Department of Radiology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University)
  • Published : 2011.12.01
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Abstract

Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a relatively rare carcinoma of the mesothelial cells, and it is usually located in the pleural or peritoneal cavity. Here we report on a unique case of MM that developed in the chest, abdominal and pelvic walls in a 77-year-old female patient. CT and MRI revealed mesothelioma that manifested as a giant mass in the right flank and bilateral pelvic walls. The diagnosis was confirmed by the pathology and immunohistochemistry. Though rare, accurate investigation of the radiological features of a body wall MM may help make an exact diagnosis.

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