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http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2011.12.6.750

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)
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Korean Journal of Radiology / v.12, no.6, 2011 , pp. 750-753 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Malignant mesothelioma; Pathology; Computed tomography (CT); Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI);
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