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In pursuit of the primary
Jane Mendonca1, Vishak Acharya1, Sanyo D'souza2
1Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Breathe (Sheffield, England)
|March 17, 2022
Summary
Extraovarian primary peritoneal carcinoma (EOPPC) is a rare cancer. This case highlights EOPPC presenting with a malignant pleural effusion, a rare but significant clinical manifestation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Extraovarian primary peritoneal carcinoma (EOPPC) is a rare malignancy.
- EOPPC shares similarities with serous ovarian carcinoma due to a common embryological origin.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of EOPPC.
- To describe the presentation of EOPPC with malignant pleural effusion.
Main Methods:
- Case report.
Main Results:
- The case involved EOPPC presenting with malignant pleural effusion.
Conclusions:
- Malignant pleural effusion can be a presenting feature of EOPPC.
- This presentation underscores the importance of considering EOPPC in the differential diagnosis.
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