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Benign cystic mesothelioma: A case series with one case complicated by pregnancy
Author(s) -
Akbayir Ozgur,
Gedikbasi Ali,
Akyol Alpaslan,
Numanoglu Ceyhun,
Koroglu Nadiye,
Gulkilik Ahmet
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01474.x
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , pregnancy , endometriosis , disease , mesothelioma , rare disease , adjuvant therapy , surgery , general surgery , radiology , obstetrics , gynecology , pathology , chemotherapy , genetics , biology
Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) is a rare tumor of unknown origin, most frequently encountered in women of reproductive age and with unknown etiology. Most patients have a history of previous pelvic operation, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult. We report the cases of three patients, with one case complicated by pregnancy, and discuss the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this rare disease. Complete surgical resection is recommended if feasible. However, recurrent disease is not uncommon. Clinical positive effects of different adjuvant medical treatments are also discussed.