Multiple malignant epithelioid mesotheliomas of the liver and greater omentum: a case report and review of the literature

Multiple malignant epithelioid mesotheliomas of the liver and greater omentum: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Malignant mesothelioma commonly arises from the pleura, but can also arise from the peritoneum, pericardium, and tunica vaginalis testis. However, malignant mesothelioma of the liver is extremely rare and coexistence with malignant mesothelioma of the greater omentum has not been...

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Main Authors: Koji Minami, Hiroshi Okumura, Kiyokazu Hiwatashi, Sumika Matsukita, Tetsuro Setoyama, Kota Minamimagari, Yusuke Tsuruta, Ichiro Kanetsuki, Yoshito Ogura, Shigeho Maenohara, Shoji Natsugoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2017-05-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Multiple malignant mesothelioma
Liver
Greater omentum
Epithelioid type
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-017-0342-y
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