Aggressive Pseudomyxoma Peritonei : A Case Report with an Unusual Clinical Presentation
Joint Authors
Touloumis, Zisis
Menis, Michalis
Kavouras, Nikolaos
Galyfos, George
Lavant, Laurant
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an uncommon surgical entity.
We report a case of aggressive disease with an unusual clinical presentation and we analyze current data on diagnosis and management of PMP.
Case Presentation.
A 71-year-old male patient presented with intermittent diarrhea and loss of appetite during the last two months, without any other classic symptoms of PMP.
The clinical examination was misleading due to patient’s obesity.
The radiological evaluation revealed ascites of the abdomen and possible mucocele of the appendix, whereas the laboratory exams showed high values of specific tumour markers.
The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy for definite diagnosis.
Biopsies and immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of an aggressive and extended peritoneal mucinous carcinomatosis (PMCA).
The patient was programmed for adjuvant systematic chemotherapy, which was not completed due to progression of the disease.
Conclusions.
Progressed PMP can present with unspecific symptoms that mislead diagnosis.
Cytoreductive surgery in combination with systematic chemotherapy could be appropriate for aggressive PMCA, even with an unfavourable prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Touloumis, Zisis& Galyfos, George& Kavouras, Nikolaos& Menis, Michalis& Lavant, Laurant. 2013. Aggressive Pseudomyxoma Peritonei : A Case Report with an Unusual Clinical Presentation. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Touloumis, Zisis…[et al.]. Aggressive Pseudomyxoma Peritonei : A Case Report with an Unusual Clinical Presentation. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Touloumis, Zisis& Galyfos, George& Kavouras, Nikolaos& Menis, Michalis& Lavant, Laurant. Aggressive Pseudomyxoma Peritonei : A Case Report with an Unusual Clinical Presentation. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-508742
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-508742