Abstract

JIMENEZ ALVAREZ, Adianez de los Milagros. Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Case presentation. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2017, vol.39, n.2, pp. 313-321. ISSN 1684-1824.

The mesothelioma is a little frequent tumor, especially in peritoneal location, originated in the mesothelial cells of serous surfaces. Its etiology is unknown, although in many cases it is related with exposition to asbestos. Its frequency increases in the last years, showing higher incidence in medium-age male people. The case of a diabetic, hypertensive patient aged 73 years was presented. He was already 21 days feeling bloating, having increase of the abdominal volume, remarked weakness, appetite loss. In this period he had a body weight loss of 10 kg. For that all, his admission was decided for study and treatment.

Keywords : malignant peritoneal mesothelioma; case presentation.

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