Benign Cystic Mesothelioma


D efinition A rare benign disease consisting of multiloculated mesothelial-lined cysts in the peritoneum. Also termed “multiloculated peritoneal cyst.”

Clinical Features

Epidemiology

  • Rare.

  • Reproductive-age women.

  • History of a prior abdominal procedure or surgery is often noted.

  • Controversy as to whether this is a neoplasm or reactive process.

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