Thrombocytosis as a paraneoplastic syndrome in metastatic malignant peritoneal mesothelioma of biphasic morphology mimicking ovarian adenocarcinoma: A case report.
Moustafa S AlhamadhRakan B AlanaziOsama Mohaamad WadaanAbdulrahman Yousef AlhabeebMohammad AlkaiyatOhoud Zaid AljarbouFouad SabatinPublished in: Clinical case reports (2023)
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignancy, presenting with non-specific and potentially-misleading manifestations. It represents a diagnostic pitfall as it mimics ovarian carcinoma. Maintaining a low diagnostic threshold, obtaining a detailed history, and utilizing immunohistochemical markers to diagnose MPM is crucial as early diagnosis and treatment might improve survival.