Gallium scans in seven cases of pathologically proven primary pentoneal mesothelioma were reviewed and correlated with clinical, radiologic, and surgical findings.

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Gallium Scanning in Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Renato R. Armas1’2 Stanley J. Goldsmith1

Gallium scans in seven cases of pathologically proven primary pentoneal mesothelioma were reviewed and correlated with clinical, radiologic, and surgical findings. Although five patients gave a history of asbestos exposure, only two showed chest film findings typical of asbestosis. Most had abdominal discomfort, ascites, and abdominal