Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Overview

A peritoneal adenocarcinoma characterized by build-up of MUCUS in the PERITONEAL CAVITY. Mucus secreting cells may attach to the peritoneal lining and continue to secrete mucus. The majority of cases represent tumor spread from a primary low-grade mucinous neoplasm of the APPENDIX (NCI Thesaurus).

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Quick facts about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.470.200.025.075.500|C04.557.470.590.075.500

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