Pericardial mesothelioma

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Pericardial mesothelioma refers to a mesothelioma arising primarily from the pericardium. 

Epidemiology

They are rare and are only thought to account for ~0.7% of all malignant mesotheliomas. There is male to female predominance of approximately 3:1.

Clinical presentation

The presentation of pericardial mesothelioma is non-specific with complaints of dyspnoea, chest pain and weight loss.  

Pathology

Gross pathologyMacroscopic appearance

Pericardial mesothelioma can present as a localizedlocalised or diffuse mass.

Associations

Some reports suggest an association with asbestos exposure but being not as strong as for pleural mesothelioma. Others state no association with asbestos exposure.

Complications

Prognosisprognosis

It is a lethal disease carrying a very poor prognosis. Surgical resection can be option for symptomatic relief.

Complications

See also

  • -<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma</strong> refers to a <a href="/articles/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</a> arising primarily from the pericardium. </p><h4>Epidemiology</h4><p>They are rare and are only thought to account for ~0.7% of all malignant mesotheliomas. There is male to female predominance of approximately 3:1.</p><h4>Clinical presentation</h4><p>The presentation of pericardial mesothelioma is non-specific with complaints of dyspnoea, chest pain and weight loss.  </p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Gross pathology</h5><p>Pericardial mesothelioma can present as a localized or diffuse mass.</p><h5>Associations</h5><p>Some reports suggest an association with asbestos exposure but being not as strong as for pleural mesothelioma. Others state no association with asbestos exposure.</p><h4>Complications</h4><ul>
  • +<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma</strong> refers to a <a href="/articles/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</a> arising primarily from the pericardium. </p><h4>Epidemiology</h4><p>They are rare and are only thought to account for ~0.7% of all malignant mesotheliomas. There is male to female predominance of approximately 3:1.</p><h4>Clinical presentation</h4><p>The presentation of pericardial mesothelioma is non-specific with complaints of dyspnoea, chest pain and weight loss.  </p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Macroscopic appearance</h5><p>Pericardial mesothelioma can present as a localised or diffuse mass.</p><h5>Associations</h5><p>Some reports suggest an association with asbestos exposure but being not as strong as for <a title="Pleural mesothelioma" href="/articles/mesothelioma">pleural mesothelioma</a>. Others state no association with asbestos exposure.</p><h4>Treatment and prognosis</h4><p>It is a lethal disease carrying a very poor prognosis. Surgical resection can be option for symptomatic relief.</p><h5>Complications</h5><ul>
  • -<li>pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade</li>
  • -<li>heart failure</li>
  • -</ul><h4>Prognosis</h4><p>It is a lethal disease carrying a very poor prognosis. Surgical resection can be option for symptomatic relief.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/primary-cardiac-tumours">primary cardiac tumours</a></li></ul>
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  • +<a title="Pericardial effusion" href="/articles/pericardial-effusion">pericardial effusion</a> and <a title="Cardiac tamponade" href="/articles/cardiac-tamponade">cardiac tamponade</a>
  • +</li>
  • +<li><a title="Congestive heart failure (CHF)" href="/articles/congestive-cardiac-failure">heart failure</a></li>
  • +</ul><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/primary-cardiac-tumours">primary cardiac tumours</a></li></ul>

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  • Oncology

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