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  • Title: Localized primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma.
    Author: Song G, Bi W, Zhang X, Huang W, Zhou K, Ren W.
    Journal: J Clin Ultrasound; 2019 Mar; 47(3):178-181. PubMed ID: 30450660.
    Abstract:
    Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma (PMPM) is an extremely rare tumor, which may appear as a localized or a diffuse mass encasing the heart. Diffuse PMPMs have a poor prognosis due to the difficulty of surgical excision, whereas localized PMPMs have clear margins, thus facilitating surgical excision. Timely diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial for a favorable prognosis. Eight cases of localized PMPMs have been reported so far, but their characteristics have not been fully described. Herein, we present a patient with localized PMPM and describe the diagnosis methods, treatment, and outcomes of these tumors.
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