Peritoneal mesothelioma: Contribution of computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings to differential diagnosis
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: In this article, we review radiologic findings of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma with our patient archives. We also want to determine importance of radiologic findings about differential diagnosis of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Materials and methods: We scanned our patient archive of mesothelioma between 2008 and 2012 years. We included 15 patients with peritoneal mesothelioma who underwent computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at their initial diagnosis. Results: We found peritoneal irregularity and nodular thickening in 11 patients (73.3%), diffuse peritoneal thickening (omental cake) in 5 patients (33.3%), ascites in 9 patients (60%), extension of adjunct tissue and hepatic metastases in only one patient (6.6%). Conclusion: The diagnosis of peritoenal malignant mesothelioma may be difficult with only clinical findings. CT and MRI are helpful to diagnose and show spread of disease, but tissue biopsy is required for the definitive diagnosis. Key words: Magnetic resonance imaging, mesothelioma,peritoneum, diagnosis
Authors and Affiliations
Elif Aktaş, N. Kemal Arda, Bora Aktaş, Nazan Çiledağ, Şahin Çoban
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