CT and sonographic features of pseudomyxoma peritonei

Lawate, PS; Sp, Singh; Jasper, MP; William, Roger; Bharathi, M; Rolston, DD

doi:10.2214/ajr.152.2.429-a

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“…[10][11][12][13] Computed tomography shows four basic patterns: (1) posterior displacement of the intestines with numerous low density masses and calcifications; (2) diffuse peritoneal infiltration appearing similar to ascites with septated fluid pockets filling the peritoneal cavity; (3) intrahepatic low density attenuated lesions 10 ; and (4) scalloping of intra-abdominal organs due to extrinsic pressure of adjacent peritoneal implants. Scalloping of the liver has been widely described but in 1987, Parikh et al reported the first case of splenic scalloping in pseudomyxoma peritonei.…”

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Pseudomyxoma peritonei

Jivan

Bahal

2002

Postgraduate Medical Journal

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Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a relatively rare and poorly understood condition in which mucus accumulates within the peritoneal cavity. The presence of cells in the mucin, either inflammatory or neoplastic, distinguishes it from simple acellular mucus ascites caused by mucinous spillage. There is widespread seeding of the peritoneal and omental surfaces with a heavy cancerous glaze. This is principally a complication of borderline or malignant neoplasm of the ovary and/or appendix. This paper describes two cases of previously healthy women who both presented with an acute abdomen, and were diagnosed postoperatively with pseudomyxoma peritonei. In addition, literature on the clinical presentation, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options has been briefly reviewed.

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Pseudomyxoma peritonei

Jivan

Bahal

2002

Postgraduate Medical Journal

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“…The use of radiological investigations is beneficial for the diagnosis of these conditions The routine investigations for ascites, which include serum biochemical profile and tumor markers, in addition to an initial radiological investigation with USG Abdomen will always help to point the diagnosis. 7,8 In this case, the only positive finding that led to the diagnosis was the initial suspicion on ultrasonography. Moreover, CT abdomen increased the suspicion and gave the impression of presence of the primary tumor in the appendix and cecum.…”

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Case Report: Malignant Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

2019

J Bah Med Soc

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Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a poorly understood condition characterized by mucinous ascites diffusely involving the peritoneal surfaces.There is considerable debate regarding the definition, pathology, site of origin and prognosis of PMP.In this article, we discuss how an asymptomatic middle-aged man who was being investigated for an incidental finding of ascites was finally diagnosed to have a malignant variant of PMP.

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