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Malignant Mesothelioma of Peritoneum

Known as: mesothelioma of peritoneum, mesothelioma peritoneum, Peritoneal mesothelioma 
An aggressive malignant mesothelioma that arises from the peritoneum. Patients usually present with abdominal pain and ascites.
National Institutes of Health

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Abdominal CavityAbdominal PainCDKN2A geneMesothelial cell

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Malignant mesotheliomaPeritoneal Mesotheliomaperitoneal cavity cancer

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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Asbestos and Peritoneal Mesothelioma among College-educated Men
Abstract The proportion of peritoneal mesotheliomas among all mesotheliomas has been decreasing, leading some to suggest that… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Diffuse malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum and pleura, analysis of markers
Diffuse malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum is a rare diagnosis. Despite many histopathologic similarities between… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Value of mesothelial and epithelial antibodies in distinguishing diffuse peritoneal mesothelioma in females from serous papillary carcinoma of the ovary and peritoneum
Value of mesothelial and epithelial antibodies in distinguishing diffuse peritoneal mesothelioma in females from serous papillary… 
1996
1996
Mineral fiber content of lungs in patients with mesothelioma seeking compensation in Québec.
Asbestos fibers (AF) and ferruginous bodies (FB) in lung parenchyma from 50 workers seeking compensation from the Workers… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Deciduoid Peritoneal Mesothelioma: An Unusual Phenotype Affecting Young Females
Two cases of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma are reported. These tumors affected young women and displayed an unusual… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
Neoplastic and inflammatory processes of the peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery: diagnosis with CT.
Disease processes in the peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery occasionally are not recognized at radiologic examination. The… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Mortality and cancer morbidity in cohorts of asbestos cement workers and referents.
Total and cause specific mortality and cancer morbidity were studied among 1929 asbestos cement workers with an estimated median… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a series of 19 cases.
The clinical data, diagnostic procedures and survival are reported in 19 cases diagnosed as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
CT of peritoneal mesothelioma: analysis of eight cases.
In order to define the computed tomographic appearance of mesothelioma, eight patients with histologically proven peritoneal… 
1970
1970
Asbestos and mesotheliomas
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