Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report
Authors:
Valentina Iori,
Francesco Calabrese,
Giorgio Querini,
Matteo Magnoli,
Greta Bortolin,
Maurizio Muscara,
Leonardo Iannuzzelli,
Sandro Zonta
Background: Multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (MCPM) is an uncommon mesothelium-related neoplasm, representing 3%-5% of peritoneal mesotheliomas. The annual incidence rate is 2 per 1,000,000. Typically, it is discovered unintentionally and accompanied by subacute abdominal pain. Surgery is the initial treatment option and involves the removal of cysts entirely from the body. In our case we describe an uncommon clinical and radiological presentation of this rare clinical entity. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 48-year-old male who presented with severe abdominal pain. The computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a septate pluriconcameral oval formation, hyperdense, suprahydric density content. The patient underwent exploratory laparoscopy. Numerous cystic structures were discovered. A histopathological examination revealed the MCPM. The patient was discharged and pursued follow-up at a specialized center. Conclusion: MPCM is a neoplasm whose pathophysiology is yet unknown, due to the lack of longitudinal studies and its rarity. Further studies are necessary to improve the treatment and management of the patients.
Keywords: Case report; Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma; Mesothelium Neoplasm; Intermediate Malignant Mesothelioma;
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Correspondence to:
Valentina Iori, Department of General Surgery, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy valentina.iori@gmail.com
Publication history:
Received 13 Jan 2023
Revised 25 Feb 2023
Accepted 27 Feb 2023
Published online 30 Mar 2023
Published in print 17 Apr 2023
Iori V, Calabrese F, Querini G, Magnoli M, Bortolin G, Muscara M, Iannuzzelli L, Zonta S. Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. EJMCR. 2023; 7(4): 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori V, Calabrese F, Querini G, Magnoli M, Bortolin G, Muscara M, Iannuzzelli L, Zonta S. Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. https://www.ejmcr.com/?mno=139185 [Access: September 14, 2024]. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori V, Calabrese F, Querini G, Magnoli M, Bortolin G, Muscara M, Iannuzzelli L, Zonta S. Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. EJMCR. 2023; 7(4): 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori V, Calabrese F, Querini G, Magnoli M, Bortolin G, Muscara M, Iannuzzelli L, Zonta S. Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. EJMCR. (2023), [cited September 14, 2024]; 7(4): 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori, V., Calabrese, . F., Querini, . G., Magnoli, . M., Bortolin, . G., Muscara, . M., Iannuzzelli, . L. & Zonta, . S. (2023) Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. EJMCR, 7 (4), 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori, Valentina, Francesco Calabrese, Giorgio Querini, Matteo Magnoli, Greta Bortolin, Maurizio Muscara, Leonardo Iannuzzelli, and Sandro Zonta. 2023. Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 7 (4), 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori, Valentina, Francesco Calabrese, Giorgio Querini, Matteo Magnoli, Greta Bortolin, Maurizio Muscara, Leonardo Iannuzzelli, and Sandro Zonta. "Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 7 (2023), 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori, Valentina, Francesco Calabrese, Giorgio Querini, Matteo Magnoli, Greta Bortolin, Maurizio Muscara, Leonardo Iannuzzelli, and Sandro Zonta. "Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report." European Journal of Medical Case Reports 7.4 (2023), 92-95. Print. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320
Iori, V., Calabrese, . F., Querini, . G., Magnoli, . M., Bortolin, . G., Muscara, . M., Iannuzzelli, . L. & Zonta, . S. (2023) Intermediate malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a rare clinical case report. European Journal of Medical Case Reports, 7 (4), 92-95. doi:
10.24911/ejmcr/173-1673627320