A Case of Peritoneal Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma with Absence of Occupationl Exposure to Asbestos
Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is not very common, mesothelioma is directly attributable to occupational asbestos exposure, with 90% of cases showing a history of exposure. A 66-year-old male was admitted with an abdominal pain that persisted for 3 weeks. He had no abdominal mass. Computed tomography show...
Main Authors: | Seung Hoon Yoo, Hee Man Kim, Jea Kun Park, Mi Sung Kim, Sang Yeop Yi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Kosin University College of Medicine
2019-12-01
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Series: | Kosin Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.kosinmedj.org/upload/pdf/ksmc034-02-17.pdf |
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