Benign cystic mesothelioma: A case series with one case complicated by pregnancy

Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) is a rare tumor of unknown origin, most frequently encountered in women of reproductive age and with unknown etiology. Most patients have a history of previous pelvic operation, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult. We re...

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Published inThe journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research Vol. 37; no. 8; pp. 1126 - 1131
Main Authors Akbayir, Ozgur, Gedikbasi, Ali, Akyol, Alpaslan, Numanoglu, Ceyhun, Koroglu, Nadiye, Gulkilik, Ahmet
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Melbourne, Australia Blackwell Publishing Asia 01.08.2011
Subjects
Adult
benign cystic mesothelioma
Cesarean Section
complete surgical resection
Female
Humans
Incidental Findings
Mesothelioma, Cystic - diagnosis
Mesothelioma, Cystic - pathology
Mesothelioma, Cystic - surgery
optimal therapeutic management
Peritoneal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Peritoneal Neoplasms - pathology
Peritoneal Neoplasms - surgery
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - diagnosis
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - pathology
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic - surgery
recurrence
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Summary:Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) is a rare tumor of unknown origin, most frequently encountered in women of reproductive age and with unknown etiology. Most patients have a history of previous pelvic operation, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult. We report the cases of three patients, with one case complicated by pregnancy, and discuss the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this rare disease. Complete surgical resection is recommended if feasible. However, recurrent disease is not uncommon. Clinical positive effects of different adjuvant medical treatments are also discussed.
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ISSN:1341-8076
1447-0756
DOI:10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01474.x