Aggressive Primary Pericardial Mesothelioma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Abstract Pericardial mesothelioma is a rare malignant tumor with atypical and nonspecific clinical manifestations. Therefore, the diagnosis of pericardial tumors is usually made in advanced stages, and there is currently no satisfactory treatment method, resulting in a low average survival period. In this case analysis, we report a case of a giant primary pericardial mesothelioma, describe its diagnosis and treatment, and discuss treatment methods for pericardial mesothelioma through a literature review.