Tuberc Respir Dis.  2009 Oct;67(4):369-373.

Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as Large Neck Mass

• Lee BY
• Kim HS
• Song KS
• Cho SM
• Lee KH
• Choi JE
• Lee SH
• Moon HS
• Kang JY
• Kang HH
• Min KO

Abstract

Malignant mesothelioma is the most common primary malignant tumor involving pleura, but its diagnosis is difficult to determine by pathology in addition to the fact that it is rare. We present an unusual case of malignant mesothelioma, which initially presented as large neck mass contrary to the more common presentation of a rind like growth along the pleura demonstrated on imaging and by pathologic findings.

Keyword

Mesothelioma; Neck; Pleura

MeSH Terms

Mesothelioma
Neck
Pleura

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