Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, most commonly associated with exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity, is extremely rare. The current study reports the case of a 60-year-old female who presented with intestinal fistula, recurrent incisional hernia and abdominal infection, with no history of asbestos exposure, and was diagnosed with clear cell MPM. Computed tomography scans of the abdomen revealed extensive small bowel adhesions and massive peritoneal effusion. Histological examination of biopsy specimens indicated a diagnosis of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma with clear cell morphology. A laparotomy was performed, with subsequent resection of the bowel with fistula. Follow-up examination performed at 1-year post-surgery revealed that the patient was alive and in generally good health.
[1]Jilin Univ, Hosp 1, Dept Colon & Anal Surg, 3302 Jilin Rd, Changchun 130021, Jilin, Peoples R China.
[2]Jilin Univ, China Japan Union Hosp, Dept Ophthalmol, Changchun 130033, Jilin, Peoples R China.
[3]Jilin Univ, Hosp 1, Dept Pathol, Changchun 130021, Jilin, Peoples R China.
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