Atypical abdominal pain: uncovering malignant peritoneal mesothelioma in suspected Crohn's disease: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive cancer from the serosal membranes of the abdominal cavity. In the United States, MPM accounts for about 10-15% of all mesothelioma cases, and translates into approximately 600 new cases diagnosed annually. It is typically diagnosed in Caucasian individuals, and while asbestos exposure is a well-established risk factor for pleural mesothelioma, its association with peritoneal mesothelioma remains less clear. Clinical symptoms of MPM, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss, overlap with other gastrointestinal disorders, which often leads to delayed diagnosis. This case report presents a unique instance of MPM initially misdiagnosed as ileal Crohn's disease (CD), highlighting the importance of diffe

SUBMITTER: Loehr C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12598357 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature