[Recurrence of a benign pleural mesothelioma 18 years after excision. Review of a series of 33 patients with a primary tumor of the pleura from 1958 to 1986].

A 60 year old woman developed recurrence of a localized pleural mesothelioma 18 years after initial exeresis. Based on data from 33 cases of primary tumor of pleura treated in the UCH, Vaudois, Switzerland between 1958 and June 1986, symptomatology, treatment and prognosis of pleural mesothelioma a are discussed. Findings suggest the need for long-term follow up surveillance of patients with benign mesothelioma.