Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma as a Rare Cause of Dyspeptic Complaints and Ascites: A Diagnostic Challenge

Introduction: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignancy of the mesothelial cells in the peritoneum. The best-defined risk factor is asbestos exposure, but germline mutations in BAP1 also increase susceptibility to this tumor. The diagnosis of MPM is challenging since clinical mani...

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Published in:	GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
Main Authors:	Susana Marques de Sousa, Filipa Pereira, Maria Duarte, Marta Marques, Dolores Vázquez, Cristina Marques
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Karger Publishers 2019-10-01
Subjects:	mesothelioma peritoneal neoplasms dyspepsia ascites
Online Access:	https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/503075