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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
Overview
On abdominal CT scan, pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by low attenuation, often loculated fluid throughout the peritoneum, omentum and mesentery with scalloping of visceral surfaces, particularly the liver.[1]
CT
On abdominal CT scan, pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by:[2]
- Low attenuation, often loculated fluid throughout the peritoneum, omentum and mesentery
- Scalloping of visceral surfaces, particularly the liver
- Scattered (curvilinear or punctate) calcifications may be frequently present
- It tends to remain localised to peritoneal cavity
References
- ↑ Pseudomyxoma peritonei. Radiopaedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/pseudomyxoma-peritonei. Accessed on 19 November,2015.
- ↑ Pseudomyxoma peritonei. Radiopaedia. http://radiopaedia.org/articles/pseudomyxoma-peritonei. Accessed on 19 November,2015.