Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Gradually Enlarging Pneumothorax

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Malignant mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive tumor arising from the pleura with median survival of approximately 9–12 months.

It can rarely present as a spontaneous pneumothorax.

Less than 35 cases of malignant mesothelioma presenting as spontaneous pneumothorax have been reported in the literature.

Pathology may show florid mesothelial hyperplasia.

We herein report a case of mesothelioma presenting as a pneumothorax that gradually enlarged over a one-year period and also review the relevant literature.