Primary diffuse malignant epithelioid peritoneal mesothelioma of the greater omentum in an asbestos-naive patient: a case report

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Source: Frontiers Medicine

Original: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2026.1808853...

Published: 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

A 71-year-old man without asbestos exposure presented with symptoms of recurrent diarrhea for more than a year, abdominal distension for more than 10 days, and unintentional weight loss of 5 kg over 3 months. Physical examination revealed a 20 cm solid abdominal mass. Abdominal contrast-enhanced CT showed omental-peritoneal “cake-like” thickening with massive peritoneal effusion. Laparoscopic palliative tumor resection and effusion drainage were performed. Postoperative pathology and immunohistochemistry (CK+, CR+, CK5/6+, D2-40+, WT1+, CD20-, CDX2-) confirmed epithelioid mesothelioma of the greater omentum. Postoperative management included anti-infective therapy, nutritional support, and Cinobufacini Capsule-based antitumor therapy. After a 3-month follow-up, the disease was stably controlled. Definitive diagnosis relies on pathology and immunohistochemistry; palliative surgery with adjuvant therapy may yield favorable short-term results.