Saba Raya, Aronu Godson Nnamdi, Bhatti Ravinder Pal, Mirrakhimov Aibek E, Anusim Nwabundo, Barbaryan Aram, Kwatra Shawn G, Iroegbu Nkemakolam
Saint Joseph Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, 2900 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657, USA.
Case Rep Oncol Med. 2013;2013:570487. doi: 10.1155/2013/570487. Epub 2013 Oct 10.
Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an aggressive cancer that has been closely linked to asbestos exposure. Initially recognized as an occupational cancer in male workers, MM was later found to occur in their family members as well. We report the case of an 89-year-old female who presented with abdominal distention, pain, and findings consistent with malignant ascites. Family history was significant for fatal mesothelioma in her husband of 40 years, who was a worker at a tile factory. The diagnosis of MM was confirmed on pathologic examination of the omental core biopsy.
恶性间皮瘤（MM）是一种侵袭性癌症，与接触石棉密切相关。MM最初在男性工人中被确认为职业性癌症，后来在他们的家庭成员中也被发现。我们报告一例89岁女性病例，该患者出现腹胀、疼痛，检查结果符合恶性腹水。家族史显示，她结婚40年的丈夫因间皮瘤死亡，其丈夫曾是一家瓷砖厂的工人。经网膜芯活检病理检查确诊为MM。
