Multiple pelvic cysts in a patient with familial Mediterranean fever: Benign cystic mesothelioma

J Cancer Res Ther. 2017 Oct-Dec;13(6):1047-1049. doi: 10.4103/jcrt.JCRT_125_16.

Abstract

Benign cystic mesothelioma (BCM) is a rare tumor arising from endothelial cells of the pelvic visceral or parietal peritoneum. It is a clinically and histopathologically benign disease. Etiology and pathogenesis of BCM remain unclear. Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited disorder characterized by episodes of fever, and abdominal, chest and/or joint inflammation. Association between malignant mesothelioma and FMF has been reported previously; however, co-existence of FMF and BCM is rare. Here, we report a case of BCM in a 43-year-old male patient with FMF.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / complications
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / diagnosis
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / pathology
  • Familial Mediterranean Fever / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / complications
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / diagnosis
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / pathology
  • Mesothelioma, Cystic / surgery*
  • Neoplasms / complications
  • Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Neoplasms / pathology
  • Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / complications
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / surgery*