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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2013; 19(39): 6689-6692
Published online Oct 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i39.6689
Published online Oct 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i39.6689
Diagnosis and treatment of benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma
Tian-Bao Wang, Wei-Gang Dai, Han-Ping Shi, Wen-Guang Dong, Department of Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
Da-Wei Liu, Department of Pathology, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Wang TB performed the substantial contributions to conception and design, analysis and interpretation of data, and final approval of the version to be published; Dai WG and Liu DW performed the acquisition of data; Shi HP and Dong WG revised it critically for important intellectual content.
Correspondence to: Tian-Bao Wang, Professor, Department of Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China. wangtianbao1@163.com.cn
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Received: July 15, 2013
Revised: August 10, 2013
Accepted: September 13, 2013
Published online: October 21, 2013
Processing time: 117 Days and 3.7 Hours
Revised: August 10, 2013
Accepted: September 13, 2013
Published online: October 21, 2013
Processing time: 117 Days and 3.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare cystic mesothelial lesion that occurs predominantly in reproductive aged women. The preoperative diagnosis of BMPM is difficult, and final diagnosis requires histological evaluation of a surgical specimen. In immunohistochemical analysis, positive expression of mesothelial cells and calretinin is always noted. The best treatment strategy for BMPM is en bloc removal, which can avoid recurrence. The recurrent rate after complete resection is about 50%; the recurrent tumor should be completely removed and follow-up including physical examination and imaging studies is required for all cases.