Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma

Authors

• Saleh M. Al-Amri, Gastroenterology Division (59), College of Medicine, King Saud University, PO Box 2925, Riyadh 11461, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 467 1421 Fax. +966 (1) 467 1217.
• Rehan H. Rahmatulla, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Issam A. Al-Bozom, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

Malignant peritoneal mesotheliomas are rare tumors arising from the peritoneal surface. We report a 53 year old, non-asbestos exposed Saudi male who presented with exudative ascites. The diagnosis was obtained from laparoscopic biopsy. To the best of our knowledge this entity has not been described in the Saudi community. The aim is to increase the awareness among the medical community about this rare entity.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

291

Last Page

293

Recommended Citation

Al-Amri, Saleh M.; Rahmatulla, Rehan H.; and Al-Bozom, Issam A. (2000) "Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 21: Iss. 3, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1132