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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare [[malignant]] [[tumor]] characterized by an abundant accumulation of [[mucinous]] [[ascites]] in [[viscera]] of [[Organ (anatomy)|organs]] and [[intraperitoneal]] cavity. Most cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei have no [[Medical sign|signs]] or [[symptoms]], however, [[abdominal tenderness]], [[abdominal]] distention and [[hernia]] may present. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
Common [[physical examination]] findings of pseudomyxoma peritonei include:<ref name="pmid11044169">{{cite journal |vauthors=Esquivel J, Sugarbaker PH |title=Clinical presentation of the Pseudomyxoma peritonei syndrome |journal=Br J Surg |volume=87 |issue=10 |pages=1414–8 |date=October 2000 |pmid=11044169 |doi=10.1046/j.1365-2168.2000.01553.x |url=}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|doi=10.1007/s002619900}}</ref> | |||
*[[Abdominal tenderness]] | |||
*[[Abdominal distention]] | |||
*[[Skin Changes|Skin]] [[Ulcer|ulcers]] | |||
*[[Hernia]] | |||
*[[Pelvic]] [[mass]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nima Nasiri, M.D.[2]Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [3]
Overview
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant tumor characterized by an abundant accumulation of mucinous ascites in viscera of organs and intraperitoneal cavity. Most cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei have no signs or symptoms, however, abdominal tenderness, abdominal distention and hernia may present.
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of pseudomyxoma peritonei include:[1][2]
References
- ↑ Esquivel J, Sugarbaker PH (October 2000). "Clinical presentation of the Pseudomyxoma peritonei syndrome". Br J Surg. 87 (10): 1414–8. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2168.2000.01553.x. PMID 11044169.
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