Pseudomixoma peritonei associated with appendiceal cistoadenoma rupture: case report

G Chir. 2019 May-Jun;40(3):213-216.

Abstract

Appendiceal mucocele represents specimen finding in 0.2-0.3% out of appendectomies. The rupture or perforation in peritoneal cavity might cause pseudomixoma peritonei (PMP), with multiple mucinous deposits in the abdominal cavity. We report a case of PMP caused by a perforated appendiceal cistoadeonoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / complications*
  • Cystadenoma, Mucinous / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Male
  • Mucocele / complications*
  • Mucocele / diagnostic imaging
  • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei / etiology*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / complications
  • Rupture, Spontaneous / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed