Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) presenting with ambiguous symptoms: A rare case report

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) represents a very rare clinical entity, with only 130 registered cases in the medical literature, therefore it is usually overlooked from the list of differential diagnoses. The treatment consists of surgery and other authors suggest complementing it with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

Presentation of case

A 25-year-old multiparous female experienced periodic abdominal discomfort for two weeks. She developed constipation, urinary urgency, and irregular menstruation. Family history was remarkable for endometrial and breast cancer. Abdominal examination revealed a palpable mass. Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography scan identified the multicystic appearance of the mass. The diagnosis was uncl

SUBMITTER: Hamza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7773565 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature