Traumatic Implantation: A Novel Aetiology in the Development of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare intra-abdominal malignancy. Its aetiology has been thought to be due to either inhalation or ingestion of asbestos particles. We present a case of peritoneal mesothelioma developing as a result of a novel third route and the inoculation of fibres into the peritoneal...

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Main Authors: Nicola Humphrys, Amy Downing, Luke Evans, Martin Sinclair
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/389130