Comprehensive Clinical Review of Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Evidence-Based Management
Overview & Definition Peritoneal mesothelioma (PM) is a rare, aggressive malignancy arising from the mesothelial cells lining the peritoneum—the serous membrane encapsulating abdominal organs. accounting for 10–30% of all malignant mesotheliomas (nearly all others are pleural). PM carries a more favorable prognosis than pleural mesothelioma, particularly in patients eligible for multimodal therapy. Median overall survival…
