Pseudomyxoma peritonei: preoperative diagnosis by ultrasound and computed tomography. A case report.
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.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography