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Pseudomyxoma peritonei: Preoperative diagnosis by ultrasound and computed tomography a case report
Author(s) -
Hann Lucy,
Love Susan,
Goldberg Ronald P.
Publication year - 1983
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(19830815)52:4<642::aid-cncr2820520412>3.0.co;2-7
Subject(s) - pseudomyxoma peritonei , medicine , computed tomography , radiology , ultrasound , appendix , paleontology , biology
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an unusual condition caused by rupture of a mucinous neoplasm. Correct preoperative diagnosis can now be made by use of ultrasound and computed tomography.