Abstract
Introduction: Peritoneal mesothelioma is one of the very rare tumors of the abdominal cavity and represents 10% of all mesothelioma cases. case report: A 54-year-old male presented with weight loss and abdominal swelling. computed tomography scans revealed calcified plaques in the pleura and extensive thickening of the omentum. A laparoscopic biopsy of the omentum revealed malignant epithelial mesothelioma. conclusion: Although extremely rare, primary omental mesothelioma must be present in the differential diagnosis of omental mass in subjects with a history of exposure to asbestos.
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