Diffuse mesothelioma
Mesenteric Peritonectomy as the Seventh Peritonectomy Technique in Cytoreductive Surgery for Peritoneal Surface Malignancies: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Annals of Surgical Oncology 2026 September 11 [Link] Francesca Laura Nava, Tommaso Cavalleri, Dario Baratti, Marcello Guaglio, Shigeki Kusamura, Marcello Deraco Abstract Background: Mesenteric involvement represents a major challenge in cytoreductive surgery (CRS) for peritoneal surface malignancies, historically regarded as a relative contraindication to complete cytoreduction. Mesenteric peritonectomy (MP), first described by Deraco et al.…
Read MorePrognostic Factors and Survival in Pericardial Mesothelioma: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Analysis
Cancers 2026 August 11 [Link] Michał Kapałka, Estera Pazek, Michał Krawiec, Michał Sikorski, Grzegorz Hirnle, Tomasz Hrapkowicz Abstract Background: Primary pericardial mesothelioma (PPM) is a rare and aggressive tumor. We aimed to analyze diagnostic pathways and factors influencing survival. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines and registered in PROSPERO…
Read MorePrognostic Factors in Patients with Peritoneal Mesothelioma Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Annals of Surgical Oncology 2026 August 25 [Link] Jan Philipp Ramspott, Anna Kolmhofer, Ibrahim Büdeyri, Michael Weitzendorfer, Stephan Regenbogen, Lukas Schabl-Cayron, Philipp Schredl, Alexander D Bungert, Klaus Emmanuel, Dino Bekric, Jaroslav Presl, Andreas Pascher, Daniel Neureiter, Tarkan Jäger Abstract Background: Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is a rare and aggressive disease in which cytoreductive surgery…
Read MoreLocalized Epithelioid Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Rare Mimicker of Gynecological Malignancy
Cureus 2026 July 8 [Link] Francisco Carvalho, Daniela Pereira, Teresa Margarida Cunha Abstract Localized epithelioid peritoneal mesothelioma (LEPM) is a rare variant of peritoneal mesothelioma that presents as a solitary, circumscribed mass rather than with the diffuse serosal spread that characterizes the far more common diffuse form. Because it may arise in the pelvis and…
Read MoreSimultaneous Occurrence of Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelial Tumor and Multicystic Mesothelioma
Diagnostics 2026 July 15 [Link] Dražen Miličić, Snježana Tomić, Boris Delić, Marko-Dražen Mimica Abstract We report a rare case of simultaneous well-differentiated papillary mesothelial tumor (WDPMT) and multicystic mesothelioma. The concurrent occurrence of these entities is exceptionally uncommon and may pose challenges during surgical intervention. Both lesions are rare mesothelial proliferations that are often identified…
Read MoreTreatment for Oligo-recurrence of Diffuse Pleural Mesothelioma After Extended Pleurectomy/Decortication
Annals of Surgical Oncology 2026 October [Link] Ryo Wakejima, Hironori Ishibashi, Ayaka Asakawa, Yuya Ishikawa, Yusuke Sugita, Kenichi Okubo Abstract Background: We evaluate recurrence patterns and assess the efficacy of local treatment for oligo-recurrence in patients with diffuse pleural mesothelioma (PM) following extended pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) with multimodal therapy. Methods: This retrospective study included 69 patients…
Read MoreNavigating the Foggy Landscape of Epithelioid Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Proposed Standardized Institutional Algorithm for Multimodal Management
Cancers 2026 June 30 [Link] Giorgio D’Annibale, Francesco Santullo, Lorenzo Barberis, Claudio Lodoli, Tommaso Partipilo, Giusi Giulia La Manna, Antonia Strippoli, Alexia Spring, Fabio Pacelli, Carlo Abatini Abstract Purpose: Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare disease requiring management in specialized referral centers. We report our institutional experience with epithelioid diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma, focusing…
Read MoreAmivantamab Induces Immune-Mediated Cytotoxicity in Mesothelioma Through EGFR and MET Engagement
Journal of Thoracic Oncology 2026 June 20 [Link] Shinichiro Suzuki, Kaushal Parikh, Ezequiel Tolosa, Kuan-Li Wu, Rohini Mopuri, Jennifer Ayers-Ringler, Lin Yang, Kim P Lauer, Katherine E R Smith, Yan W Asmann, Anja Roden, Farhad Kosari, Aaron S Mansfield Abstract Introduction: Diffuse pleural mesothelioma (DPM) is a lethal malignancy with no approved therapies directly targeting…
Read MoreFASN for diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: a prognostic biomarker after CRS+HIPEC and a therapeutic target
Journal of Translational Medicine 2026 May 21 [Link] Valentina Doldi, Chiara Maura Ciniselli, Claudia Aurelio, Enrica Favini, Silvio Marco Veronese, Fabio Bozzi, Shigeki Kusamura, Dario Baratti, Silvia Martini, Paolo Verderio, Marcello Deraco, Marco Folini, Paolo Gandellini, Sandro Pasquali, Nadia Zaffaroni Abstract Background: Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is a rare and aggressive malignancy with limited…
Read MoreA case of diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: case report and literature review
Irish Journal of Medical Science 2026 May 19 [Link] Qian Zhao, Kangwei Xiong, Qiaoyun Wang, Lijiu Zhang Abstract Introduction: Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (DMPM) is a very rare and life-threateningmalignant tumor. Case: We present a report of a rare case of a 70-year-old female patient with emaciation and poor appetite as manifestations. The characteristics of…
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