Pseudomyxoma peritonei in a young male
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon surgical entity, characterized by diffuse deposition of mucin within the peritoneal cavity secondary to mucinous tumors of the ovary or appendix. This gelatinous ascites or "jelly-belly" may result in death from loss of intestinal function and in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mjdrdypu.org/article.asp?issn=0975-2870;year=2016;volume=9;issue=1;spage=140;epage=142;aulast=Marapaka |