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Implantation and Monitoring by PET/CT of an Orthotopic Model of Human Pleural Mesothelioma in Athymic Mice
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Peritoneal mesothelioma

Alissa Greenbaum1, H Richard Alexander1

  • 1Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.

Translational Lung Cancer Research
|March 25, 2020
PubMed

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Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare cancer. Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) offer survival benefits for resectable cases, while inoperable disease requires further research.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, aggressive cancer of the peritoneum.
  • Disease progression causes significant morbidity, including bowel obstruction and cachexia.
  • Treatment options are limited, especially for inoperable cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current standard of care for MPM.
  • To highlight the role of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC).
  • To discuss challenges and future research directions for MPM treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and treatment guidelines for MPM.
  • Analysis of outcomes for cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC).
  • Discussion of systemic treatment limitations and emerging therapeutic targets.

Main Results:

  • Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) can achieve >5-year survival in selected patients with resectable MPM.
  • MPM is often refractory to standard systemic chemotherapy regimens.
  • High-volume centers and clinical trial participation are crucial for optimal patient management.

Conclusions:

  • Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is the standard of care for resectable MPM.
  • Further research into genetic/immunologic targets and surgical refinement is essential for improving outcomes in inoperable MPM.
  • Multidisciplinary care at specialized centers is recommended for MPM patients.
Keywords:
Mesotheliomacytoreductive surgery (CRS)peritoneal malignancy

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