Peritoneal Mesothelioma Associated with Bladder Cancer and Occupational Exposure to Asbestos: A Case Report

Dorra Brahim, Najla Mechergui, Hanene Ben Said, Dhouha Cherif, Nizar Ladhari and Imen Youssef

Department of Professional Pathology and Fitness for Work, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, La Rabta Hospital, Tunisia

^*Correspondance to: Dorra Brahim 

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Abstract:

Introduction: Mesothelioma is a rare tumor which the occurrence is closely linked to asbestos exposure concerning pleural localization. However, this link of causality is not clearly established for peritoneal mesothelioma. Case report: We present the case of a 47 year-old man, versatile worker in a craft brickyard. He was exposed to asbestos fibers emitted of an oven used for the preparation of bricks. The patient presented abdominal pains and decreased sense of general state. An abdominal scanning was realized showing a diffuse infiltration in peritoneal fat and an effusion of the vesical wall. The histological examination showed a peritoneal mesothelioma associated with a vesical tumor. Occupational origin of the peritoneal mesothelioma was held in front of the chronic exposure to the asbestos. Thus, a statement of occupational disease in conformance with the legislation in force was made. Conclusion: In this case, the chronic and important asbestos exposures as well as the absence of other risk factors are towards the incrimination of this fiber in the emergence of peritoneal mesothelioma.

Keywords:

Peritoneum; Mesothelioma; Asbestos; Profession

Cite the Article:

Brahim D, Mechergui N, Ben Said H, Cherif D, Ladhari N, Youssef I. Peritoneal Mesothelioma Associated with Bladder Cancer and Occupational Exposure to Asbestos: A Case Report. Clin Case Rep Int. 2020; 4: 1138.