peritoneal mesothelioma

peritoneal mesothelioma
a malignant mesothelioma in the peritoneum, a form linked to heavy asbestos exposure and sometimes accompanying the pleural variety; it may spread to involve the intestines and cause obstruction. Symptoms include ascites, pain, and a mass in the abdomen.

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