Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma: literature review and update

• Main Authors: Momal Tara Chand (Author), Jacob Edens (Author), Tayson Lin (Author), Ian Anderson (Author), Richard Berri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a rare peritoneal tumor diagnosed predominantly in pre-menopausal women. Associated risk factors include endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease in women, and prior abdominal surgery in both genders. To date, the pathogenesis of this disease...