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Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant tumor characterized by an abundant accumulation of mucinous ascites in viscera of organs and intraperitoneal cavity. The gold standard treatment consists of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy and/or adjuvant chemotherapy. | Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignant tumor characterized by an abundant accumulation of mucinous [[ascites]] in [[viscera]] of organs and intraperitoneal cavity. The gold standard treatment consists of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy and/or adjuvant chemotherapy. Most cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei have no sign or symptoms but abdominal tenderness, abdominal distention and hernia may present. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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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. The gold standard treatment consists of cytoreductive surgery and perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy and/or adjuvant chemotherapy. Most cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei have no sign or symptoms but abdominal tenderness, abdominal distention and hernia may present.
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of pseudomyxoma peritonei include:[1]
- Ulcers
- Hernia
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.