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Rare case report of Primary Pseudomyxoma ovarii with disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis.

Authors :
Gupta, Renuka Renuka
Source :
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer; 2018 Supplement, Vol. 28, p55-55, 1p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Introduction Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a poorly understood uncommon condition with an estimated incidence of one to two per million (worldwide) per year. It is characterized by the peritoneal deposition of mucinous implants, diffusely involving the peritoneal surfaces, most commonly of the appendix, and occasionally from the ovary, coupled by mucinous ascites. PMP associated with primary ovarian mucinous tumor was very rare. Objectives to present a very rare case Method patient with large ovarian mass with ascites was operated to our institution which was diagnosed as borderline mucinous ovarian tumor with pseudomyxoma peritonei, case was reviewed and being a rare case it was prepare to present as rare case Result pseudomyxoma peritonei of ovarian origin is very rare and diagnosis is always a dilemma Conclusion Pseudomyxoma peritonei of ovarian origin is very rare its diagnosis usually based on clinical and immunohistochemistry finding [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1048891X
Volume :
28
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134065777