Prolonged response to pemetrexed-based chemotherapy in a patient with peritoneal mesothelioma: a case report and review of the literature
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare tumor typically presenting with ascites and associated with occupational asbestos exposure with a latency period of 20–40 years. Intensive multi-modality approach combining cytoreductive surgery, intraperitoneal chemotherapy and possibly radiotherapy can be consider...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Pteridines |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pterid-2015-0015 |