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Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare, progressive, slowly growing neoplastic condition which is poorly understood, with a 5-year progression-free survival rate as low as 48%.
Nora Wangari Murage +4 more
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Importance Studies on the prognostic role of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) are currently not available.
S. Kusamura +22 more
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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Secondary to Rupture of Intraductal Papillary Neoplasm of Pancreas (IPMN) [PDF]
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is the intraperitoneal accumulation of a gelatinous ascites secondary to mucinous tumour rupture, more commonly associated with ovarian and appendiceal mucinous tumour.
Saurabh Kumar, Alok Kumar mittal
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Appendicular mucocele is a rare condition defined by a mucinous distention of the appendicular lumen. The most severe complication is the intra-peritoneum rupture also called pseudomyxoma peritonei.
R BELOUZ +5 more
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare tumorous disease with various grades of malignancy and is characterized by production of mucinous and gelatinous masses. Development of pseudomyxoma peritonei is usually associated with rupture of appendiceal mucinous tumors and other mucinous tumors of the gastrointestinal tract or ovaries.
Petr, Bartoška +5 more
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Background To investigate the expression of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen 199 (CA199) and CA125 in serum and ascites of appendiceal pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) patients relative to their diagnostic and predictive value.
Bing Wang, R. Ma, B. Rao, Hongbin Xu
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Four cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei with ovarian tumors at our hospital
We describe four cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) that were diagnosed and treated at our hospital. Case 1: A 26-year-old woman with a large multicystic ovarian tumor and massive ascites was diagnosed with PMP originating from a borderline mucinous ...
Riho Yazawa +4 more
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Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) and Peritoneal Mesothelioma (PM) are both rare peritoneal malignancies. Currently, affected patients may be treated with Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy offering long-term survival or even ...
de Hingh, I., +12 more
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Under the Hood: Understanding the Features of Mucin in Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare malignant growth characterized by the production of mucin and the potential for peritoneal relapse. This study aimed to investigate the immunohistochemical and biological characteristics of mucin in patients with ...
P. Villarejo-Campos +9 more
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In pseudomyxoma peritonei, mucinous implants develop on peritoneal surfaces and omentum, often resulting in gelatinous ascites. Definitive treatment has not been established. Adjunctive radiation therapy or chemotherapy following laparotomy has improved survival in some patients.
J S, Friedland +2 more
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