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KMID : 0880420110120060750
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Korean Journal of Radiology
2011 Volume.12 No. 6 p.750 ~ p.753
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Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Giant Chest, Abdominal and Pelvic Wall Mass
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Shao Zhi-hong
Gao Xiao-long
Yi Xiang-hua
Wang Pei-jun
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Abstract
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Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a relatively rare carcinoma of the mesothelial cells, and it is usually located in the pleural or peritoneal cavity. Here we report on a unique case of MM that developed in the chest, abdominal and pelvic walls in a 77-year-old female patient. CT and MRI revealed mesothelioma that manifested as a giant mass in the right flank and bilateral pelvic walls. The diagnosis was confirmed by the pathology and immunohistochemistry. Though rare, accurate investigation of the radiological features of a body wall MM may help make an exact diagnosis.
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KEYWORD
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Malignant mesothelioma, Pathology, Computed tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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