Benign Cystic Mesothelioma in a Girl
Abstract
Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) is an uncommon tumor. A 9-year-old girl presented with acute abdominal pain and vomiting for the last 24 hours. Ultrasound abdomen and contrast enhanced CT scan were suggestive of cystic lesion. At laparotomy, a cystic mass arising from the peritoneum was found, which was excised completely. On histopathological examination it was diagnosed as benign mesothelioma.
Keywords
Benign; Cystic; Child; Mesothelioma.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21699/ajcr.v8i5.617
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