Deciduoid type malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case report

Malignant deciduoid mesothelioma - To which extent is EUS useful?

An 83-year-old woman presents with progressive dyspnea, non-productive cough, and right pleural effusion consistent with exudate. Rapid staining and PCR for mycobacteria, culture, and cytology were negative. A thoracic CT scan revealed a solid lesion, 53 mm in larger diameter, with epicenter in the right crus of the diaphragm, both diaphragmatic and hepatic infiltration, and compression of the inferior vena cava.

Malignant deciduoid mesothelioma: a rare variant of epithelioid mesothelioma

We describe a case of a deciduoid mesothelioma, a rare variant of epithelioid mesothelioma, which is associated with a very poor prognosis. A review of the relevant literature is also included. The patient was a man with probable asbestos exposure and presented with classic features of pleural malignancy. Diagnosis was reached with close correlation between clinical, radiological and pathological findings.