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
Macroscopic appearance
Pericardial mesothelioma can present as a localised 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.
Treatment and prognosis
It is a lethal disease carrying-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>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 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>- +<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma</strong> refers to <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 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>
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