Recurrent benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma: Approach to this rare condition

Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma Mimicking Gynecologic Pathology

“…It is mostly diffuse and has an affinity to develop on the surfaces of pelvic viscera ( 4 ). The etiology of BMPM is unknown and it predominantly occurs in women of reproductive age ( 5 , 6 ). Some consider it to be a reactive process secondary to previous surgical trauma or inflammation causing peritoneal inclusion cysts ( 6 ).…”

“…Clinical presentation is nonspecific and most often it presents with unclear abdominal pain and presence of palpable masses in the abdomen. In other cases, it is accidentally discovered during routine diagnostic tests, general medical examinations or surgical procedures in the abdomen ( 5 ). Differential diagnosis includes cystic lymphangioma, mucinous cystadenoma, cystic teratoma and pseudomyxoma peritonei.…”

“…There are no evidence-based treatment strategies for benign cystic mesothelioma, although the most used form of treatment is complete surgical removal. Even though it is considered as a benign tumor, it has a high local recurrence rate ( 5 , 7 ).…”