In the past, pseudomyxoma peritonei was considered as an incurable disease and often no active treatment was given. With the advent of cytoreductive surgery, including peritonectomy procedures and intraperitoneal chemotherapy, long-term survival of these patients is actually possible. A 61-year-old patient with adenocarcinoma of the appendix who presented with a clinical picture of pseudomyxoma peritonei is described in the present report. The patient achieved independent activity of daily living and improved quality of life after aggressive surgical approach and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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