Abstract:Background Primary pericardial malignant mesothelioma (PPMM) is a rare malignancy arising from the serous mesothelial lining of the pericardium. These neoplasms are aggressive in nature, pose diagnostic difficulties, have a poor prognosis, and have a median survival of fewer than six months. Case presentation The first case involves a 75-year-old woman who presented with progressively worsening dyspnoea, unintentional weight loss, intermittent fevers, and chest pain. A chest computed tomography (CT) scan reve… Show more
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