Localized primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma: a special
diagnostic method for rare diseases
Abstract
Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma (PMPM) is a rare pericardial
malignant tumor. Most of the manifestations are localized or diffuse
masses surrounding the heart. Because of the difficulty of surgical
resection, the prognosis of diffuse PMPM is poor, while the edge of
localized PMPM is clear and easy to be resected, but it is difficult in
diagnosis Timely diagnosis and proper treatment are the key to a good
prognosis. Here, we report a patient with localized PMPM and describe
the diagnostic method for the diagnosis of the disease.