49+ Mesothelioma Peritoneal Radiology
Pictures. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is an uncommon primary tumor of the peritoneal lining. Omental caking or peritoneal masses.

View this mesothelioma resource as presented at the international symposium on malignant mesothelioma 2008, hosted by the mesothelioma applied research. Approximately 40% of patients with peritoneal mesothelioma are women, but this varies with mesothelioma subtype. Surgery and chemotherapy are the most successful treatments to improve prognosis.

Early diagnosis of the disease is difficult.

Surgery and chemotherapy are the most successful treatments to improve prognosis. Peritoneal mesothelioma is the name given to the cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen. The peritoneum surrounds the internal organs for support and lubrication. Early diagnosis of the disease is difficult.