A unique case of well differentiated papillary mesothelioma involving an inguinal hernia.
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Well Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma (WDPM) is an uncommon tumor occurring predominantly in the peritoneum of young women with no history of asbestos exposure. In this report, we present a case of 48 year old male patient presenting with indirect inguinal hernia and incidental finding of a WDPM in the hernial sac during surgery. The unusual site of presentation and the relative rarity of this neoplasm in males evoke much clinico-pathological interest.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of pathology & microbiology
دوره 55 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012