MALIGNANT MESOTHELIOMA PRESENTING AS MEDIASTINAL MASS - A RARE CASE REPORT

Abstract

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare neoplasm. It  occurs over the serosal surface of the pleura, pericardium, peritoneum and tunica vaginalis of testis. It is commonly seen in adult males, in the age group between 45 to 75 years. Cases occurring in families have also been reported. Mesotheliomas typically present with pain and effusion. We reported one such interesting case of anterior mediastinal mass lesion in a 65 year old male who presented with right sided chest pain, dry cough and facial puffiness for one month duration. The biopsy of the mass was taken and sent for histopathological examination. The microscopic examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis as malignant mesothelioma.