Journal of International Reproductive Health/Family Planning ›› 2023, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (4): 296-300.doi: 10.12280/gjszjk.20220580

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Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Hydrosalpinx: A Case Report and Literature Review

HUANG Qiu-fang, LU Guang-mei, LIU Bao-qin, LI Ming-luan, ZHANG Yi()   

  1. Hainan Medical University, Haikou 571199, China (HUANG Qiu-fang, LU Guang-mei); Department of Reproductive Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical College, Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Human Reproduction and Genetics, Haikou 570102, China (LIU Bao-qin, LI Ming-luan, ZHANG Yi)
  • Received:2022-12-11 Published:2023-07-15 Online:2023-07-26
  • Contact: ZHANG Yi E-mail:zhangyi0307mm@163.com

Abstract:

Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and extremely malignant tumor. It is difficult for clinicians to diagnose early for its insidious onset and lack of specific clinical manifestations, laboratory indicators and imaging characteristics. At present, the accurate diagnosis dependes on the pathological examination and immunochemistry. In this paper, we report a case of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma found by the laparoscopic surgery due to "hydrofallopian tube". This is a female patient of childbearing age who had primary infertility for 3 years. The patient had no history of asbestos exposure, unclear etiology, atypical clinical manifestations. The diagnosis of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma was very difficult before histopathological examination. We analyze retrospectively the medical records of the patient and review of the previous literature. We explore the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma and enhance clinicians′ comprehension.

Key words: Mesothelioma, malignant, Immunohistochemistry, Case reports, Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma