Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma mimicking ovarian cancer

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AKTOZ F., Kapakli E. T., Ziyadova G., KURU O., Usubutun A., TUNCER Z. S.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.42, no.3, pp.579-583, 2017 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 42 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.17826/cutf.324560
  • Journal Name: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.579-583
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A patient who had ovarian mass, ascites and elevated CA 125 levels was treated with presumptive diagnosis of ovarian cancer. After pathological examination, she was finally diagnosed as malign peritoneal mesothelioma. Although exposure to asbestos was considered, the diagnosis was not revealed before surgery. Despite similarity of clinical features, ovarian cancer and malign peritoneal mesothelioma have different treatment options and long-term outcomes. The aim of this case report is to describe the process of differential diagnosis between malign peritoneal mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.