A unique presentation of superinfected pseudomyxoma peritonei secondary to a low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm

Abstract Background Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon condition characterized by diffuse mucinous material in the abdomen and pelvis, generally arising from a perforated epithelial neoplasm. Typically, the disease presents as suspected acute appendicitis, ovarian mass, abdominal distension...

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Published in:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Main Authors: Brianne J. Sullivan, Nathan Bolton, Umut Sarpel, Deepa Magge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Subjects:
Pseudomyxoma peritonei
PMP
LAMN
Appendix
Sepsis
Infected
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-019-1578-8

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