Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma

Disease Overview

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma (BMPM) is a very rare benign cystic tumor arising from the peritoneal mesothelium (lining of the abdominal wall). It commonly occurs in young to middle-aged women who have a prior history of abdominal surgery, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. The first symptoms usually include abdominal or pelvic pain, tenderness, and rarely, constipation and/or urinary hesitancy. Since it was first described in 1979, there have been approximately 130 cases described in the medical literature. BMPM is not related to prior asbestos exposure. The specific cause is unknown.[3331][3332]

Synonyms

• BMPM
• Benign cystic peritoneal mesothelioma
• Multilocular peritoneal inclusion cysts
• Multilocular peritoneal cysts