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

Abhishek Chauhan; Nishant Patodi; Monz Ahmed

doi:10.1002/ccr3.188

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

Abhishek Chauhan
, Nishant Patodi
, Monz Ahmed

Immunology and Immunotherapy

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	156-159
Journal	Clinical Case Reports
Volume	3
Issue number	3
Early online date	4 Dec 2014
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.188
Publication status	Published - Mar 2015

Keywords

Ascites
mucinous adenocarcinoma
mucinous ascites
peritoneal mucinous tumor
pseudomyxoma peritonei

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