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  • Title: Peritoneal mesothelioma after environmental asbestos exposure.
    Author: Rosenthal R, Langer I, Dalquen P, Marti WR, Oertli D.
    Journal: Swiss Surg; 2003; 9(6):311-4. PubMed ID: 14725101.
    Abstract:
    Mesothelioma are primary malignant neoplasms of the serous membranes. They usually involve the pleura and rarely the pericardium, the peritoneum and the tunica vaginalis testis. About 90% are associated with exposure to asbestos. The exposure is generally occupational, an environmental inhalation of asbestos and asbestiform fibers in areas in Turkey has been observed and presents a major health problem. This report of a patient from Anatolia with peritoneal mesothelioma after environmental exposure outlines the importance of considering this pathology in the differential diagnosis of a Turkish patient presenting with ascites.
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