Pseudomyxoma peritonei manifesting as intestinal obstruction.
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an appendiceal tumor with distinct clinical and pathologic features. It frequently presents a problem in diagnosis and management. We report a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei, which initially appeared with intestinal obstruction. This is a rare initial manifestation in patients who have not had multiple surgical procedures. We review the literature and discuss the unique clinical features and misconceptions surrounding pseudomyxoma peritonei.
Nawaz
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Nassau County Medical Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook, East Meadow, USA.
Karakurum
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Weltman
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Shehata
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Mohammed
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Hadjiyane
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Pellecchia
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011553:Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery