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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
The overall incidence of pseudomyxoma peritonei is 0.5 to 1 cases per 100,000 people per year. | *The overall incidence of pseudomyxoma peritonei is 0.5 to 1 cases per 100,000 people per year. | ||
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is slightly more common in women than men (male:female ratio is 9:11). | *Pseudomyxoma peritonei is slightly more common in women than men (male:female ratio is 9:11). | ||
The median age at presentation is typically about 50 years with a range of 20–25 years. | *The median age at presentation is typically about 50 years with a range of 20–25 years. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Epidemiology and Demographics
- The overall incidence of pseudomyxoma peritonei is 0.5 to 1 cases per 100,000 people per year.
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei is slightly more common in women than men (male:female ratio is 9:11).
- The median age at presentation is typically about 50 years with a range of 20–25 years.