A Case of Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Author:
Se Hoon KIM
1
;
Yea Hong KIM
;
Ju Hee LEE
;
Chu Yeop HUH
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudomyxoma peritonei;
Ovarian mucinous tumor
- MeSH:
Appendix;
Female;
Gelatin;
Mucins;
Ovary;
Prognosis;
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei*
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2004;47(1):183-187
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a poorly understood condition characterized by gelatinous, mucinous implants, and often massive gelatinous ascites. It is commonly associated with mucinous tumors of the ovary or appendix, and a frequently relapsing and protracted disease. But, there are much confusion about its etiology, clinical manifestation, treatment, and prognosis. We experienced a case of pseudomyxoma peritonei originating from the borderline and microinvasive mucinous tumor of the ovary. So we report this case with a brief review of literatures.
