Open AccessPseudomyxoma Peritonei: A Case Report
Author(s) -
MA Ahad,
S. M. Mostafa Kamal,
MA Bakar,
M Yusuf Ali
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
faridpur medical college journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2312-9093
pISSN - 2079-3553
DOI - 10.3329/fmcj.v6i1.7415
Subject(s) - pseudomyxoma peritonei , medicine , ascites , abdomen , peritoneal cavity , rare disease , appendix , pathology , radiology , disease , surgery , paleontology , biology
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon condition characterized by abundant extracellular mucinous material in the peritoneal cavity and tumoural implants on the peritoneal and epiploic surfaces. Aim of this case report is to create awareness among the clinicians regarding this uncommon disease presented with ascites and irregular masses in the abdomen. PMP is a rare disease, may be benign or malignant, presented with ascites and irregular masses in the abdomen which is infrequently encountered in our clinical practice. Key words: Pseudomyxoma peritonei; mucinous carcinomatosis; hyperthermic chemotherapy; gelatinous material; irregular masses DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v6i1.7415 Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2011;6(1): 61-63