Localized primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma
AbstractPrimary malignant pericardial mesothelioma (PMPM) is an extremely rare tumor, which may appear as a localized or a diffuse mass encasing the heart. Diffuse PMPMs have a poor prognosis due to the difficulty of surgical excision, whereas localized PMPMs have clear margins, thus facilitating surgical excision. Timely diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial for a favorable prognosis. Eight cases of localized PMPMs have been reported so far, but their characteristics have not been fully described. Herein, we present a patient with localized PMPM and describe the diagnosis methods, treatment, and outcomes of these tumors.
Source: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound - Category: Radiology Authors: Guang Song,
Wenjing Bi,
Xintong Zhang,
Wanying Huang,
Ke Zhou,
Weidong Ren Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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