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Peritoneal carcinomatosis [PDF]
Several gastrointestinal and gynecological malignancies have the potential to disseminate and grow in the peritoneal cavity. The occurrence of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) has been shown to significantly decrease overall survival in patients with liver
Ansaloni L +10 more
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that predominantly originate in the gastrointestinal tract. Extra‐gastrointestinal GISTs can occur in atypical locations such as the pelvis, which may mimic gynecologic malignancies, creating diagnostic challenges.
Oyepeju F. Abioye +6 more
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When a bulging appendiceal orifice is observed during surveillance colonoscopy, the possibility of appendiceal mucocele must be considered. Appendiceal mucocele is a rare group of lesions characterized by mucinous distension of the appendiceal lumen with
Uni Wong, Peter Darwin
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Regional hyperthermia of the abdomen, a pilot study towards the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis [PDF]
Background Peritoneal carcinomatosis occurs in different cancer subtypes and is associated with a dismal prognosis. Some doubts remain whether the whole abdomen can be treated by regional hyperthermia, therefore we analyzed feasibility conducting a pilot
Beck, Marcus +7 more
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Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a highly morbid complication of abdominal malignancies and careful patient selection is critical to identify patients likely to benefit from operative management. Hypoalbuminaemia and peritoneal disease were associated with inferior survival and high rates of readmission.
Harriet O'Rourke +9 more
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Incidental finding of Psuedomyxoma Peritonei in Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour
Psuedomyxoma peritonei is an infrequent clinical entity characterised by intraperitoneal mucinous/gelatinous ascites produced by the cancerous cells. It has been associated with gastrointestinal, gynaecological, lung and breast tumours.
Sana Munir Gill +3 more
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Peritoneal carcinomatosis: patients selection, perioperative complications and quality of life related to cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy [PDF]
Background: Peritoneal tumor dissemination arising from colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer, gastric cancer, gynecologic malignancies or peritoneal mesothelioma is a common sign of advanced tumor stage or disease recurrence and mostly associated with ...
Gabriel Glockzin +2 more
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Mucinous Carcinomatosis: A Rare Association between an Ovarian Tumor and an E-GIST
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) and extragastrointestinal stromal tumors (E-GISTs) are both rare entities. Most of the time, PMP is associated with an appendiceal tumor. An ovarian mucinous tumor can mimic appendiceal metastases.
Hugo Palma Rios +2 more
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Mucocele of the appendix: An unusual cause of lower abdominal pain in a patient with ulcerative colitis [PDF]
The authors report the case of a 60-year-old male patient. In November 2001 he developed intestinal symptoms of bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. Colononoscopy and biopsy established the diagnosis of ulcerative colitis (proctosigmoiditis).
Fuszek, Péter +7 more
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Peritoneal Immunosurgery: Immunotherapy Augmented Surgery for the Treatment of Peritoneal Cancers
ABSTRACT Peritoneal malignancy often indicates disruptions in multiple physiological systems resulting from widespread cancer. The heterogenous origin and dynamic nature of peritoneal cancer make it difficult to treat with standard approaches that fit into guidelines.
Ada I. Ozcan +4 more
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