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Pseudomyxoma peritonei—nonoperative management and biochemical findings. A case report
Author(s) -
Green Nathan,
Gancedo Hector,
Smith Russell,
Bernett George
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197511)36:5<1834::aid-cncr2820360539>3.0.co;2-6
Subject(s) - medicine , pseudomyxoma peritonei , mucus , carcinoembryonic antigen , paracentesis , surgery , ascitic fluid , abdominal cavity , appendix , ascites , cancer , ecology , paleontology , biology
The treatment of choice for pseudomyxoma peritonei is surgical resection and removal of free mucus. Massive intra‐abdominal reaccumulation of viscous mucus has usually been managed by repeat celiotomies. We characterized the mucus of one patient and showed large amounts of immunoglobulins and carcinoembryonic antigens. Intraperitoneal instillation of 5% dextrose and water made the mucus less viscous and easy to remove by paracentesis. The need for repeat celiotomies was obviated.