Korean J Gynecol Oncol Colposc.  1996 Sep;7(3):248-253.

Two Cases of Primary Carcinoma of the Peritoneum

• Shin JS
• Cho SH
• Yoo JB
• Kim SR
• Cho SH
• Kim KT
• Hwang YY
• Jeon SH
• Lee JD

Abstract

The primary malignant tumor of the peritoneum also known as primary peritoneal carcinoma or primary peritoneal papillary serous carcinoma is rare and involves the peritoneum, especially the pelvic peritoneum of female patients. It is difficult to differentiate histologically between papillary mesothelioma, primary ovarian tumor and primary peritoneal carcinoma. We report two cases of the primary peritoneal carcinoma with clinical presentation and histologic characteristics.

Keyword

Primary peritoneal carcinoma; Differential diagnosis

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Mesothelioma
Peritoneum*