A rare cause of ascites: pseudomyxoma peritonei and a review of the literature

Clinical Case Reports

Abhishek Chauhan²  Nishant Patodi¹ 

[1]Department of Gastroenterology, Good Hope Hospital, Sutton, Coldfield, United Kingdom

[2]ORCID:orcid.org/0000-0002-6978-2210

关键词: Ascites;    mucinous adenocarcinoma;    mucinous ascites;    peritoneal mucinous tumor;    pseudomyxoma peritonei;   

DOI  :  10.1002/ccr3.188

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

Key Clinical Message

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is rare. The rarity is highlighted by the lack of published evidence regarding management. The latest treatments have altered the prognosis of a once incurable disease. This report serves to both raise awareness and critically appraise the literature regarding the latest management.

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