Miller and Wynn reported peritoneal mesothelioma in 1908. Mesotheliomas form on serous surfaces, including the tunica vaginalis testis, pericardium (1–2%), pleura (65–70%), and peritoneum (30%). Mesothelioma can develop in visceral and parietal peritoneum. It takes 122 days from the onset of symptoms to the diagnosis. Early symptoms include stomach pain (35%), edema (31%), and anorexia. Hypercoagulability is rare. Peritoneal mesothelioma is the second most prevalent. Minerals and industrial pollution cause mesothelioma. Asbestos is the most common carcinogen for pleural mesothelioma, causing it in 80% of cases. The link between asbestos and MPM is poor. Then, 33–50% of MPM patients report asbestos exposure.
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(2024). Peritoneal Mesothelioma. In: Dictionary of Toxicology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9283-6_2091
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