Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma presenting as small bowel obstruction

Ariana R Tagliaferri; Gabriel Melki; Abraam Rezkalla; Walid Baddoura

doi:10.1016/j.radcr.2023.04.048

Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma presenting as small bowel obstruction

Radiol Case Rep. 2023 May 31;18(8):2681-2684. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.04.048. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Authors

Ariana R Tagliaferri¹, Gabriel Melki¹, Abraam Rezkalla¹, Walid Baddoura¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Gastroenterology, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA.

Abstract

Mesotheliomas are aggressive malignant tumors which can occur most commonly in the pleural space, however can occur in the peritoneum in those with an extensive history of asbestos exposure. Primary peritoneal mesothelioma is relatively rare and is a fatal diagnosis. The prognosis of primary peritoneal mesothelioma is very poor and individuals are at high risk of developing mesothelioma in another cavity within the first year after initial diagnosis. Herein, we present a case of primary peritoneal mesothelioma, presenting as small bowel obstruction.

Keywords: Asbestos; Malignancy; Peritoneal mesothelioma; Pleural mesothelioma; Small bowel obstruction.

Publication types

Case Reports