Localized multiple malignant epithelioid peritoneal mesotheliomas arising from the hepatoduodenal ligament and diaphragm: a case report

Abstract Background Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare aggressive tumor of the peritoneum. We report a rare case of resection of multiple localized malignant peritoneal mesotheliomas. Case presentation A 55-year-old Japanese woman was admitted to our hospital because liver tumors were detec...

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Main Authors: Takashi Miyata, Yuta Fujiwara, Koji Nishijima, Fumio Futagami, Takashi Nakamura, Hiroyuki Takamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2008-9