Pseudomyxoma peritonei induced by low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm accompanied by rectal cancer: a case report and literature review

Abstract Background Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a disease involving the peritoneum characterized by the production of large quantities of mucinous ascites. PMP has a low incidence, is difficult to diagnose, and has a guarded prognosis. PMP induced by low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm is ex...

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Main Authors: Shili Ning, Yanliang Yang, Chen Wang, Fuwen Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0508-6