Author/Authors :
Arslan, Çağatay Tepecik Research and Training Hospital - Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey , Kılıçkap, Saadettin Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Medical Oncology, Turkey , Türker, Alev Hacettepe University - Institute of Oncology, Turkey
Abstract :
Malignant mesothelioma of the pericardium is a rare disorder with a worse outcome compared to the pleural presentation of the disease. All treatment modalities are usually palliative. Here we report a patient with malignant mesothelioma of the pericardium presenting with severe dyspnea and pericardial effusion who survived only 2 months despite aggressive treatment.
