PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA - CONTRIBUTION OF MRI - A CASE-REPORT

Peritoneal invasion by a malignant mesothelioma is less frequently enc ountered than pleural localization. We report a case of a double pleur al and peritoneal localization. CT and MR may be suggestive, especiall y when pulmonary asbestosis is associated, but pathology (fine needle aspiration or surgical biopsy) is necessary to assess the diagnosis. W hen possible surgery is performed, with or without associated radiothe rapy. Prognosis is nevertheless very poor.