Open AccessMalignant deciduoid mesothelioma: a rare variant of epithelioid mesothelioma
Author(s) -
Leah Taylor,
David Cooper,
Avinash Aujayeb
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2019-229945
Subject(s) - medicine , mesothelioma , asbestos , pathological , malignancy , pathology , radiological weapon , bap1 , rare disease , radiology , disease , materials science , metallurgy
We describe a case of a deciduoid mesothelioma, a rare variant of epithelioid mesothelioma, which is associated with a very poor prognosis. A review of the relevant literature is also included. The patient was a man with probable asbestos exposure and presented with classic features of pleural malignancy. Diagnosis was reached with close correlation between clinical, radiological and pathological findings.