[A case of benign localized mesothelioma with occupational history of asbestos exposure].

Abstract

A case of localized mesothelioma with a history of asbestos exposure is reported. A significant number of ferruginous bodies were detected in the lung of autopsy. The tumor mainly consisted of which did not show mitosis. The tumor stained weakly with cytokeratin and vimentin. Thus, this tumor was very difficult to differentiate from malignant mesothelioma. Clinical symptoms such as pulmonary osteoarthropathy, hypoglycemia, and very slow growth are important characteristics in the diagnosis of localized benign mesothelioma.

• Authors: T Kishimoto
• Journal: Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai zasshi (Nihon Kyobu Shikkan Gakkai Zasshi) Vol. 29 Issue 12 Pg. 1603-7 (Dec 1991) ISSN: 0301-1542 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 1808384 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Asbestos

Topics

• Aged
• Asbestos (adverse effects)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Humans
• Lung Neoplasms (etiology, pathology)
• Male
• Mesothelioma (etiology, pathology)
• Occupational Exposure