Primary mesothelioma of the pericardium
Cucchi, G.
Italian Heart Journal. Suppl Official Journal of the Italian Federation of Cardiology 4(3): 241-243
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1129-4728 PMID: 12784760 Document Number: 554801
Primary mesothelioma of the pericardium is a rare tumor. It may occur in diffuse and localized forms. Most of the pericardial mesotheliomas are multiple or diffuse with growth encasing the heart; localized form uncommon. We report a diffuse mesothelioma of the pericardium in a 46-year-old fireman. The patient underwent a pericardiotomy and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.