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Multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma.

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Complete cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy is a promising treatment for multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma. This approach led to a disease-free outcome one year post-surgery in a young patient.

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  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm with uncertain malignant potential.
  • Optimal treatment strategies for this condition remain under investigation.
  • Complete cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) have emerged as accepted therapeutic options.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma in a pediatric patient.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of complete cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC in this rare condition.

Main Methods:

  • A 16-year-old patient diagnosed with multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma underwent surgical intervention.
  • The surgical procedure involved complete cytoreduction of the tumor.
  • Intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) was administered during surgery.

Main Results:

  • The patient achieved complete cytoreduction of the multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma.
  • The patient received intraoperative hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
  • One year following the surgical procedure, the patient remains disease-free.

Conclusions:

  • Complete cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC represents a rational and effective therapeutic strategy for multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma.
  • This combined approach offers a favorable prognosis, as evidenced by the patient's long-term disease-free status.