A case report reveals malignant peritoneal mesothelioma detected using FDG PET-CT scan, highlighting its rarity and severity.
Mesothelioma refers to malignancy of serosal membranes, with pleura being the most common site. Peritoneal mesothelioma is rare in occurrence and highly fatal. Other uncommon sites of origin include pericardium and tunica vaginalis. Here, we present a case of a 67-year-old male detected with malignant primary peritoneal mesothelioma on fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography computed tomography scan.
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