Sep 1, 2022 · Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare clinicopathologic syndrome with an incidence of 0.2 per 100,000 people per year. 1 It is characterized by mucinous ascites associated with peritoneal and omental implants. 1–3 Mucin-producing neoplastic cells rupture and seed the peritoneum. 3 This

Jan 14, 2025 · Pseudomyxoma peritonei refers to a syndrome of progressive intraperitoneal accumulation of mucinous ascites related to a mucin-producing neoplasm, also known as jelly belly. It is most commonly caused by a mucinous tumor of the appendix 10.

Dec 30, 2024 · Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP cancer) is a rare type of mucinous cancer. It spreads by secreting mucin, a component of mucus, inside your abdominal cavity. Most people don’t have symptoms until their bellies are filled with mucin, which has given this condition the nickname, “jelly belly.”

Mar 27, 2024 · Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare clinical entity characterized by diffuse intra-abdominal gelatinous ascites with mucinous implants on peritoneal surfaces. Proper diagnosis and management of pseudomyxoma peritonei can majorly impact a patient's lifespan and quality of life.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare disease characterized by the presence of mucin in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. While the most common cause of PMP is appendix cancer, several types of tumors (including non-cancerous tumors) can cause PMP.

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare clinicopathologic syndrome with an incidence of 0.2 per 100,000 peo-ple per year.1 It is characterized by mucinous ascites associated with peritoneal and omental implants.1–3 Mucin-producing neoplastic cells rupture and seed the peritoneum.3 This results in a distinct gelatinous quality of the ascitic fl uid.

Keywords: Ascites, mucinous adenocarcinoma, mucinous ascites, peritoneal mucinous tumor, pseudomyxoma peritonei. Case Presentation. A 75-year-old gentleman was referred to outpatient gastroenterology services due to a 3-month history of weight …

Abdominal ultrasonography revealed massive ascites containing fibrin-like precipitates. The gallbladder seemed to be filled with mass shadow with an irregular and mosaic echo pattern, and the gallbladder wall was absent.

May 16, 2013 · Mucinous cystadenomas or cystadenocarcinomas of the ovary may present with mucinous ascites, usually secondary to rupture of the cystic tumors. Primary ovarian mucinous tumors are generally unilateral and present as a large pelvic mass.

Sep 12, 2023 · Malignant ascites (MA) is defined as cytologic proof of tumor cells within the ascitic fluid. However, a third entity called paramalignant ascites has been described recently, defined as the presence of ascites in cancer patients …