Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma as a Rare Cause of Dyspeptic Complaints and Ascites: A Diagnostic Challenge
Introduction: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignancy of the mesothelial cells in the peritoneum. The best-defined risk factor is asbestos exposure, but germline mutations in BAP1 also increase susceptibility to this tumor. The diagnosis of MPM is challenging since clinical mani...
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| Formato: | report |
| Idioma: | eng |
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2020
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| Texto completo: | http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2341-45452020000300008 |
| País: | Portugal |
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