Peritoneal (Abdominal Mesothelioma)
Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma: therapeutic approach in a rare benign neoplasm
Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2026 January 8 [Link] Goran Aleksandrić, Nemanja Trifunović, Jovana Trifunović, Sara Filipović, Nebojša Mitrović Abstract Multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (MCPM) is an uncommon tumor of mesothelial origin, characterized by multiple interconnected cystic spaces and uncertain biological behavior. Although traditionally considered benign, its tendency to recur and occasionally spread within the peritoneal…
Read MoreExpanding the role of cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: A multicenter study on uncommon peritoneal malignancies
World Journal of Clinical Oncology 2025 December 24 [Link] Massimo Framarini, Fabrizio D’Acapito, Piero Vincenzo Lippolis, Andrea Di Giorgio, Daniela Di Pietrantonio, Antonio Sommariva, Paolo Sammartino Abstract Background: Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has become an established treatment for selected patients with peritoneal metastases (PM) from colorectal, ovarian, and gastric cancers,…
Read MoreCytopathologic Features of Metastatic Malignant Mesothelioma With SMARCB1 (INI-1) Deficient Diagnosed by Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Case Report
Diagnostic Cytopathology 2025 December 29 [Link] Jun Yang, Juandi Liu, Jing Jin, Deng Pan, Lei Shao Abstract Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare yet aggressive neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities, the pericardium, and the tunica testis. Characterized by rapid progression, high invasiveness, and a poor prognosis, MM poses…
Read MoreCytopathologic Features of Metastatic Malignant Mesothelioma With SMARCB1 (INI-1) Deficient Diagnosed by Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration: A Case Report
Diagnostic Cytopathology 2025 December 29 [Link] Jun Yang, Juandi Liu, Jing Jin, Deng Pan, Lei Shao Abstract Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare yet aggressive neoplasm that arises from mesothelial cells lining the thoracic and abdominal cavities, the pericardium, and the tunica testis. Characterized by rapid progression, high invasiveness, and a poor prognosis, MM poses…
Read MoreBaicalein Inhibits Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Mesothelioma Cells Through the p53-FOXM1 Signaling Axis
Cancer Management and Research 2025 December 19 [Link] Xin-Yi Zheng, Chao Guo, Jie Peng, Ping-Xiang Tang, Ze Xia, Wen-Fei Xu, Xu-Hui Li Abstract Purpose: Baicalein, a natural flavonoid derived from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis, has demonstrated antitumor efficacy in several cancers. However, its effects on human mesothelioma remain largely unclear. This study evaluates the…
Read MoreThe INDEPSO-ISPSM Consensus on Peritoneal Malignancies-Diagnosis and Management of Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology 2025 December [Link] Ambarish Chatterjee, Ashwin K Rajagopal, Vivekanand Sharma, Niharika Garach, Ninad Katdare, Rohit Kumar, Swapnil Patel, Mukurdipi Ray, Somashekhar Sp, Sanket Mehta, Vivek Sukumar, Aditi Bhatt Abstract We report the results of a consensus exercise covering the basics of management of peritoneal mesothelioma (PeM) (diagnostic evaluation, patient selection…
Read MoreCo-occurrence of peritoneal mesothelioma and genitourinary cancers: a case series with comparative outcomes
Pleura and Peritoneum 2025 November 3 [Link] Emma M Bradley, James L Rogers, Marissa C Kuo, Deepa Magge Abstract Objectives: Peritoneal mesothelioma (PM) shares features with genitourinary (GU) malignancies, including histologic appearance, embryologic origin and genetic predispositions. However, data on their co-occurrence are limited. The study presents a case series of PM patients with associated…
Read MoreDiagnostic potential of a novel immunohistochemical marker, GFPT2, in differentiating mesothelioma from its morphological mimics
Histopathology 2025 December 15 [Link] Jia Wei, Xiaofang Ma, Gang Chen, Yan Wang, Qinhe Fan, Qixing Gong Abstract Aims: Mesothelioma (MESO) is a rare and aggressive tumour originating from mesothelial cells, primarily affecting the pleura and peritoneum. Its diagnosis remains challenging due to non-specific clinical, radiological and histopathological features, compounded by morphological diversity and overlapping…
Read MoreHyperthermic Intrathoracic Chemotherapy and Photodynamic Therapy: A Single-Institution Experience for Malignant Pleural Diseases
Oncology 2025 November 20 [Link] Yu-An Zheng, Ke-Cheng Chen, Pei-Ming Huang, Mong-Wei Lin, Shuenn-Wen Kuo, Jang-Ming Lee Abstract Introduction: Hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) is an intraoperative treatment that involves the perfusion of heated chemotherapy agents within the thoracic cavity. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) utilizes systemically administered photosensitizing agents and targeted light exposure to eliminate residual cancer…
Read MoreUnraveling Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Case-Based Discussion on Diagnosis and Management
Cureus 2025 October 15 [Link] Othmane Zouiten, Latifa Azarou, Hasnaa Hadiri, Hanane Rais, Rhizlane Belbaraka Abstract Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive tumor, and its management remains poorly standardized in the literature. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges through a 56-year-old woman with no significant medical history or known asbestos exposure, who…
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