MALIGNANT PERITONEAL MESOTHELIOMA - MARKED VARIABILITY OF CT FINDINGS

Three pathologically proven cases of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) are shown with markedly different computed tomographic (CT) app earances. The first presented as a large enhancing pancreatic mass, a second with diffuse solid large intraperitoneal masses enveloping bowe l and mesentery, and a third with predominance of ascites and small pe ritoneal nodules. In only one patient was there a history of possible asbestos exposure. The CT findings, pathology, and differential diagno sis of MPM are discussed.