Well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma is a rare condition that can cause diagnostic uncertainty. Its appearance resembles metastatic deposits and in the presence of a known primary can often be confused for such.
Case presentation
In this case, we present a patient who had WDPM in the presence of gastric cancer and emphasise the difficulties in making the diagnosis.
Conclusion
We highlight the need for a high index of suspicion, biopsies at staging laparoscopy and undertake a review of the literature regarding this uncommon condition.
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