Liu L, Zhu XY, Zong WJ, Chu CL, Zhu JY, Shen XJ. Concurrent alcoholic cirrhosis and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma in a patient: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10(19): 6716-6721 [PMID: 35979277 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i19.6716]
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Xing-Jie Shen, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 105 Jiefang Road, Lixia District, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China. starshen@sina.com
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Liang Liu, Xiao-Yan Zhu, Wen-Jie Zong, Chuan-Lian Chu, Jing-Yu Zhu, Xing-Jie Shen, Department of Gastroenterology, Central Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China
Liang Liu, Xiao-Yan Zhu, Wen-Jie Zong, Chuan-Lian Chu, Jing-Yu Zhu, Xing-Jie Shen, Department of Gastroenterology, Jinan Clinical Research Center for Digestive Diseases, Jinan 250011, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Liu L, Zhu XY, Zong WJ contributed equally to this work; Shen XJ, Zhu XY, Zong WJ, Chu CL and Liu L collected patient data; Liu L drafted the manuscript; Chu CL and Zhu JY revised the manuscript; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported byShandong Province Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan, No. 202003030878.
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Received: January 24, 2022 Peer-review started: January 24, 2022 First decision: March 23, 2022 Revised: March 28, 2022 Accepted: May 8, 2022 Article in press: May 8, 2022 Published online: July 6, 2022 Processing time: 151 Days and 5.5 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) originates from the mesothelial and subcutaneous cells of the abdominal cavity. Its diagnose is difficult due to its nonspecific and vague symptoms, and it should be differentiated from alcoholic cirrhosis and liver and pancreatic cancers. Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis can easily occur when MPM presents with other diseases. To the best of our knowledge, no case of MPM concurrent with alcoholic cirrhosis has been reported.
CASE SUMMARY
A 63-year-old man presented to our hospital with abdominal distension for 20days. He had a history of alcohol consumption for nearly 30 years and no history of special drug use or toxic exposure. After treatment for alcoholic cirrhosis in a community hospital, his symptoms did not improve significantly. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and surgical resection. Pathologic examination showed an epithelioid MPM. He was treated with chemotherapy and intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion after surgery. Currently, he is in a stable condition and tumor recurrence has not occurred.
CONCLUSION
Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of MPM can easily occur because of its insidious onset. Therefore, there is a need to understand. MPM in clinical practice, make the correct diagnosis, and provide timely and effective treatment.
Core Tip: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare disease with nonspecific and vague symptoms. MPM concurrent with alcoholic cirrhosis has not been reported previously. We report the case of a 63-year-old man who had abdominal distension and was initially diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis. His symptoms did not improve significantly after treatment for the cirrhosis. The patient then underwent exploratory laparotomy, and pathologic examination showed an epithelioid MPM. Misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis of MPM is commom because of its insidious onset. Clinicians should be aware of the disease and make a correct diagnosis so as to provide patients with timely and effective treatment. MPM concurrent with alcoholic cirrhosis is rare and requires further study.
