Multicystic Mesothelioma of the Liver with Secondary Involvement of Peritoneum and Inguinal Region

Abstract

A case of multicystic mesothelioma of the liver with secondary involvement of the pelvic peritoneum and the inguinal region is presented. The case is of interest because of its unusual location and peculiar biological behavior.

Keywords

multicystic mesothelioma liver peritoneum differential diagnosis immunohistochemistry

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