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Case Reports
. 2024 Jul 8;16(7):e64088.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.64088. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma With New Pancreatic Lesions Presenting As Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report

Feras Al-Moussally  1 , Faris Alamin  2 , Saud Khan  2 , Priya K Gopalan  3
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Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma With New Pancreatic Lesions Presenting As Acute Pancreatitis: A Case Report

Feras Al-Moussally et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive malignancy that usually follows asbestos exposure. It is the least common subtype of mesotheliomas, following epithelial and biphasic subtypes. Pleural mesothelioma can metastasize, with the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, and opposite lungs being the most commonly reported sites for metastasis. Metastasis of the pancreas is extremely rare, which is why the authors of this case report intend to present the case of a 78-year-old male who was found to have acute pancreatitis, most likely secondary to metastatic lesions.

Keywords: acute; mesothelioma; metastasis; pancreatitis; sarcomatoid.

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Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. PET scan showing increased FDG activity in multiple foci throughout the right pleura, mostly posteriorly (arrow)
PET: positron emission tomography; FDG: fluorodeoxyglucose
Figure 2
Figure 2. CT scan of the abdomen showing multiple new pancreatic metastases (arrow)
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