Abstract
Benign cystic peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare tumor which frequently occurs in women of reproductive age. Abdominal pain associated with pelvic or abdominal mass is the common clinical presentation. We report the case of a 22-year-old woman with a pathological proved benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum revealed by a small bowel obstruction and a painful left-sided pelvic mass with signs of psoitis. Contrast enhanced abdominal CT-scan demonstrated a large pelvic cystic mass with mass effect on rectosigmoid and pelvic organs. The patient underwent surgical removal of the tumor. Pathological examination revealed the diagnosis of benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum. The outcome was excellent with a 12-month recoil.
Highlights
Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) of the peritoneum is a rare intra-abdominal tumor with a strong predilection for the peritoneum of pelvic organs [1]
We report the case of a 22-year-old woman with a pathological proved benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum revealed by an intestinal obstruction
Ms KA, 20 years old, was referred to surgical consultation of N’djamena Renaissance Hospital (NRH) for diffuse abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting evolving for four days
Summary
Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) of the peritoneum is a rare intra-abdominal tumor with a strong predilection for the peritoneum of pelvic organs [1]. This lesion occurs most frequently in women during their reproductive years and is associated with a history of previous abdominal surgery, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease [2,3,4]. We report the case of a 22-year-old woman with a pathological proved benign cystic mesothelioma of the peritoneum revealed by an intestinal obstruction
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