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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant tumor characterized by copious production of mucinous ascites and multiple tumors implants on serosa of intracavitary viscera. The gold standard treatment consists of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy and/or adjuvant chemotherapy. | |||
==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> | 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> | ||
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Overview
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant tumor characterized by copious production of mucinous ascites and multiple tumors implants on serosa of intracavitary viscera. The gold standard treatment consists of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy and/or adjuvant chemotherapy.
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of pseudomyxoma peritonei include:[1]
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.