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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2022; 10(10): 3156-3163
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3156
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3156
Primary malignant peritoneal mesothelioma mimicking tuberculous peritonitis: A case report
Li-Cheng Lin, Wen-Yen Kuan, Department of Education, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
Bei-Hao Shiu, Department of Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
Yu-Ting Wang, Wan-Ru Chao, Department of Pathology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
Chi-Chih Wang, Division of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 402, Taiwan
Chi-Chih Wang, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 402, Taiwan
Author contributions: Lin LC and Kuan WY reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Wang CC was responsible for the revision and final approval of the manuscript; Shiu BH performed the laparoscopy; Wang YT and Chao WR contributed to histopathological testing, interpreted the histopathological and immunohistochemical findings; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Chi-Chih Wang, PhD, Assistant Professor, Director, Division of Endoscopy, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Sec.1, Jianguo Rd., Taichung 402, Taiwan. bananaudwang@gmail.com
Received: July 13, 2021
Peer-review started: July 13, 2021
First decision: October 3, 2021
Revised: October 8, 2022
Accepted: February 22, 2022
Article in press: February 22, 2022
Published online: April 6, 2022
Peer-review started: July 13, 2021
First decision: October 3, 2021
Revised: October 8, 2022
Accepted: February 22, 2022
Article in press: February 22, 2022
Published online: April 6, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is an uncommon malignant neoplasm that arises from peritoneum. We present a case of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma mimicking tuberculous peritonitis (TBP). This case highlights the difficulty to distinguish MPM from TBP only based on unspecific clinical manifestations, laboratory tests and images especially in high prevalence area of TB, and therefore sheds light on the importance of laparoscopy which finally helps us confirm the diagnosis in this patient with unexplained ascites.