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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 | *Pseudomyxoma peritonei is slightly more common in females than males (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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Overview
The incidence of pseudomyxoma peritonei is approximately 0.5 to 1 per 100,000 individuals worldwide. Females are more commonly affected with pseudomyxoma peritonei than males. The median age at diagnosis is 50 years.
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 females than males (male:female ratio is 9:11).
- The median age at presentation is typically about 50 years with a range of 20–25 years.