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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doaj-fbd61bb6ba8f40f5a7ff6abd74d05a5f2020-11-25T00:04:26ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Emergency Medicine2090-648X2090-64982013-01-01201310.1155/2013/389130389130Traumatic Implantation: A Novel Aetiology in the Development of Peritoneal MesotheliomaNicola Humphrys0Amy Downing1Luke Evans2Martin Sinclair3Emergency Medicine, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UKHistopathology, East of England Deanery, Cambridge, UKGeneral Surgery, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UKIpswich Hospital, Suffolk, UKPeritoneal 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 cavity by penetrating trauma and direct transport. This case report highlights the important long term consequences of penetrating abdominal trauma and the need for vigilance in undertaking peritoneal toilet.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/389130 |
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Traumatic Implantation: A Novel Aetiology in the Development of Peritoneal Mesothelioma |
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Traumatic Implantation: A Novel Aetiology in the Development of Peritoneal Mesothelioma |
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traumatic implantation: a novel aetiology in the development of peritoneal mesothelioma |
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Case Reports in Emergency Medicine |
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2090-648X 2090-6498 |
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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 cavity by penetrating trauma and direct transport. This case report highlights the important long term consequences of penetrating abdominal trauma and the need for vigilance in undertaking peritoneal toilet. |
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