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Generation and Expansion of Primary, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Tumor Lines
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[Localized malignant mesethelioma of the peritoneum revealed by a parietal mass]
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|August 9, 1975
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A report is presented on a rapidly evolving, fatal case of localized malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum revealed by an abdominal wall mass. Although the tumor was at an advanced stage, a large excision of the primary mass and its metastases was attempted. On the basis of this observation the authors point out the main features of these rare tumors, the diagnostic difficulties they involve, and their possible relationship to asbestos dust exposure.
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