A Rare Case of Primary Malignant Pericardial Mesothelioma
Primary malignant pericardial mesothelioma (PMPM) is a rare tumor of the pericardium. The cause of this tumor is unknown and it has a very poor prognosis. Exposure to asbestos is correlated with the onset of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma; however, the role of asbestos in pericardial mesothelio...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4168543/ |