WDPM is an uncommon mesothelial proliferation that is most commonly encountered as an incidental finding in the peritoneal cavity. Here we show that WDPMs are neoplasms that are genetically distinct from malignant mesotheliomas.
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (PeM) is a rare and fatal cancer originating from the abdominal lining. Our study revealed that BAP1 could serve as a prognostic and predictive biomarker for immunotherapy in PeM.