Open AccessPeritoneal mesothelioma associated with bladder cancer and occupational exposure to asbestos: A case report
Author(s) -
Brahim Dorra,
Mechergui Najla,
Ben Said Hanene,
Cherif Dhouha,
Ladhari Nizar,
Youssef Imen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3465
Subject(s) - asbestos , mesothelioma , medicine , peritoneal mesothelioma , bladder cancer , pathology , asbestosis , occupational exposure , peritoneum , cancer , oncology , lung , environmental health , materials science , metallurgy
Mesothelioma is a rare tumor usually located on the pleura. In this typical location, it is closely linked to asbestos exposure. However, in other locations such as in peritoneal mesothelioma, the association to asbestos remains unusual.