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Giant benign mesothelioma.

D M Watts1, G P Jones, G A Bowman

  • 1Department of Surgery, Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii.

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Benign pleural mesothelioma, though rare, can be massive. This case highlights successful surgical resection of a large benign mesothelioma, leading to full lung reexpansion.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic oncology
  • Surgical pathology

Background:

  • Pleural mesothelioma is typically a highly malignant neoplasm.
  • Benign variants are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.

Observation:

  • A young woman presented with a massive benign mesothelioma.
  • The tumor occupied the entire left hemithorax.

Findings:

  • Complete surgical resection of the massive benign mesothelioma was achieved.
  • The patient experienced full reexpansion of the ipsilateral lung post-surgery.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the feasibility of complete resection for large benign pleural mesotheliomas.
  • Successful surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes and lung function recovery.