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.

Pathology

Gross pathology

Pericardial mesothelioma can present as a localized or as a 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

constrictive pericarditis

pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade

heart failure

Prognosis

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

-<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma</strong> refers to a <a href="/articles/mesothelioma" title="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.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><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><li><a href="/articles/constrictive_pericarditis" title="Constrictive pericarditis">constrictive pericarditis</a></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" title="Primary cardiac tumours">primary cardiac tumours</a></li></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.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Gross pathology</h5><p>Pericardial mesothelioma can present as a localized or as a 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>
+<li><a href="/articles/constrictive-pericarditis">constrictive pericarditis</a></li>
+<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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4. Yilling F, Schlant R, Hertzler G et-al. Pericardial mesothelioma. Chest. 01;81 (4): 520-523. <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1378/chest.81.4.520">doi:10.1378/chest.81.4.520</a><span class="auto"></span>
5. Suman S, Schofield P, Large S. Primary pericardial mesothelioma presenting as pericardial constriction: a case report. Heart. 2004;90 (1): e4. <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1767997">Free text at pubmed</a> - <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14676267">Pubmed citation</a><span class="auto"></span>