Diagnostic Value of Multi-slice Spiral in Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

VernacularTitle:多层螺旋CT对腹膜假性黏液瘤的诊断价值
Author: Chengxin YAN ; Kele YANG ; Yun YUE ; Linxiang LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: abdomen; peritoneal pseudomyxoma; tomography,X-ray computed
From: Journal of Practical Radiology 2010;26(2):196-198,206
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the MSCT characteristics of peritoneal pseudomyxoma. Methods CT findings of peritoneal pseudomyxoma proved by surgery and pathology in 11 cases were retrospectively analyzed. Results On MSCT,the peritoneal pseud-omyxomas were irregular intraperitoneal cystic-solid masses, the CT attenuation was 18.5 ～ 27.6 HU, there were scallop-like, wavy and nodule-like indentations on the liver and/or spleen surface,large amount of mucinous ascites within abdominal, pelvic an-domentum cavity , thickening of peritoneum. On post-contrast administration , mild enhancement of peritoneum,cystic wall and omentum could be revealed. Conclusion MSCT examination has important value in diagnosis and differential diagnosis of peritoneal pseudomyxomas