Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Review of Current Literature

Sherer, David M.; Abulafia, Ovadia; Eliakim, Rami

doi:10.1159/000052897

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“…Most acknowledge that pseudomyxoma peritonei predominantly originates in the appendix in men and increasingly evidence suggests a similar site of origin in females (30,31). In women synchronous ovarian and appendiceal disease is common, and Pseudomyxoma peritonei appears more prevalent.…”

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Mucoceles of the Appendix– A Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Health Care Centre.

Malukani¹,

Nandedkar²,

Malpani³

et al. 2012

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ABSTRACT:The mucocele of the Appendix is an uncommon cystic lesion characterised by distension of the appendiceal lumen with mucus. The incidence ranges from 0.3% to 0.7% of all appendectomied specimens. OBJECTIVE: We report here the demographic, clinical, radiologic, histopathologic, preoperative and postoperative findings and outcome of patients of mucocele of the appendix diagnosed on histopathologic examination. METHODS: We retrospectively analysed the hospital records of all the patients whose appendectomy was done and had a histopathological diagnosis of mucocele of the appendix. RESULTS: A total of 885 patients with the preoperative diagnosis of appendicitis were admitted and surgically treated in our centre from April'2004 to September'2012 and 13 (1.47%) patients were diagnosed to have mucocele of the appendix on histopathologic examination. Average age of presentation was 53yrs (range 17yrs -85yrs). 6(46.15%) patients were male and 7 (53.85%) were female with M: F ratio 0.86:1. The most common presentation was right lower quadrant pain in 7 (53.85%) patients. 2(15.38) patients presented with generalised abdominal pain, distension of abdomen and loss of appetite while 4(30.77%) patients were asymptomatic. In preoperative ultrasonographic examination, appendiceal cystic masses were diagnosed in 7 (53.85%) patients. Histopathologic examination revealed simple mucocele in 7 (53.85%) patients, mucinous cystadenoma in 5 (38.46%) and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma in 1(7.69%) patient. Two patients of mucinous cystadenoma were diagnosed with complication of pseudomyxoma peritonei. No mortality was noted in any of the patient postoperatively and on follow up. CONCLUSION: Mucocele of the appendix is a rare disease and is usually diagnosed on histopathologic examination of Appendectomied specimens. As there is potential for malignant transformation and pseudomyxoma peritonei due to rupture of the mucocele, extensive preoperative evaluation and thorough intraoperative gastrointestinal, ovarian & peritoneal examination is required.

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Mucoceles of the Appendix– A Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Health Care Centre.

Malukani¹,

Nandedkar²,

Malpani³

et al. 2012

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“…Pseudomyxoma retroperitonei is a rare clinical condition that is often associated with the development of mucinous ascites as the consequence of a rupture of mucinous lesions (39,40). These lesions generally originate from the appendix and ovary, and, more rarely, from other primary sites, including the colon, stomach, pancreas and urachus (41).…”

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Detection and management of retroperitoneal cystic lesions: A case report and review of the literature

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Abstract. The identification of cystic lesions within the retroperitoneal space is a rare event that poses clinicians the challenge of a difficult diagnosis and disease management. Retroperitoneal cystic lesions account for a group of lesions that range from common benign lesions (e.g., lymphoceles developing as a surgical complication) to rare aggressive malignant neoplasms. Currently, in the majority of cases, image-guided procedures allow for a pathological diagnosis to be achieved in these challenging lesions, thus offering the chance of an appropriate treatment; however, the overall clinical assessment of retroperitoneal cysts is highly demanding. The present study reports the management of a representative clinical case, presenting with a voluminous cystic mass able to dislocate cave vein, whose diagnosis was preceded by a deep vein thrombosis. Computed tomography-scan and ultrasound guided percutaneous drainage were performed to achieve the diagnosis. Following the discussion of the current case report, a review of the pathological and radiological characteristics of retroperitoneal cystic lesions is presented.

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“…(14) The most common sites of origin are considered the appendix and the ovary, although other sites, such as the gallbladder,stomach, pancreas, colon, uterus, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, breast and lung, have also been described. (7,8) Because of the rarity of this condition, the diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei is often difficult. Ultrasonographic findings are echogenic ascites with multiple semi-solid tumors and scalloping of the hepatic and splenic margins from external pressure of adjacent peritoneal implants .…”

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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei As A Result Of Low Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm In Association With Ovarian Fibroma.

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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Review of Current Literature

Cited by 76 publications

References 37 publications

Mucoceles of the Appendix– A Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Health Care Centre.

Mucoceles of the Appendix– A Retrospective Study From a Tertiary Health Care Centre.

Detection and management of retroperitoneal cystic lesions: A case report and review of the literature

Pseudomyxoma Peritonei As A Result Of Low Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm In Association With Ovarian Fibroma.

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