Mesentery/Peritoneum

Question 1

Most common cause of peritoneal carcinomatosis in a male?

Answer 1

Metastatic colon ca.

Question 2

Peritoneal mesothelioma:

1. Risk factor?
2. More common in males or females?

Answer 2

1. Asbestos exposure, just like in the thorax.
2. MEN!