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PRIMARY MALIGNANT PERICARDIAL MESOTHELIOMA: A CASE REPORT
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Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma is a very rare tumor originating from mesothelial cells of the pericardium, with a very poor prognosis. This disease often progresses silently, with non-specific symptoms, leading to difficulties in diagnosis. Up to now, there still needs to be a consensus on treatment methods. Research shows that surgery is one of the important treatment measures to improve symptoms and prolong patients’ life. Currently, reports on primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma in the general and surgical treatment of this disease, in particular, are still very limited. Herein, we report a case of primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma, which was successfully treated with surgery.
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Mesothelioma, Pericardium, Surgery
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