Controversial origin of Pseudomyxoma peritonei.
Pseudomyxoma peritonei describes the accumulation of mucinous material in the abdominal cavity. The main diagnostic problem appears when the primary site of origin could be appendix or ovary. In this paper describe clinicopathological features and biological markers that support appendiceal origin.
Rojo Sebastián
Alejandro
A
Plataforma Oncológica, USP Hospital San Jaime, Torrevieja, Alicante, Spain. acorojo@hotmail.com
Fernández Morejón
Francisco José
FJ
Bretcha Boix
Pedro
P
Farré Alegre
José
J
Forteza Vila
Jerónimo
J
Brugarolas Masllorens
Antonio
A
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D001063:Appendiceal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D001065:Appendix / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010053:Ovary / Q000473:pathology; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010537:Peritoneum / Q000473:pathology; D011379:Prognosis; D011553:Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery