[Computed tomography appearance of pseudomyxoma peritonei].
OBJECTIVE
To study the characteristics of computed tomography (CT) appearance in pseudomyxoma peritonei.


METHODS
CT findings were retrospectively reviewed in 7 patients with surgically and pathologically confirmed pseudomyxoma peritonei.


RESULTS
All patients had large-volume ascites with heterogeneous density, hepatic and splenic scallopings, and peritoneal and omental infiltration on CT. Omental cakes in 3 patients and appendiceal masses in 2 patients were found. Other findings included calcification, septa, mucinous masses, pleural effusion, and ureteral dilation.


CONCLUSIONS
CT appearance in pseudomyxoma peritonei has certain characteristics, which should be carefully recognized by radiologists during examinations.
Li
Bin
B
Department of Radiology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100730, China.
Pan
Wei-Dong
WD
Qin
Ming-Wei
MW
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011553:Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed