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"PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA"

Rare—however, it is the most common peritoneal primary . Associated with asbestos (50%) and radiation therapy; prognosis is poor. CT •   Di...

Rare—however, it is the most common peritoneal primary. Associated with asbestos (50%) and radiation therapy; prognosis is poor.
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•  Diffusely thickened/nodular peritoneum, omentum and mesentery
•  Foci of calcification
•  Pleural thickening
•  Often no ascites (therefore can be distinguished from secondary disease)
•  Invades adjacent organs