Pseudomyxoma Peritonei 증례보고

Abstract

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare condition characterized by mucinous ascites results from the intraperitoneal spread of mucin-producing lesion of the ovary or appendix. Patients complain abdominal pain with distension or symptoms of the intestinal obstruction due to mucinous ascites. Diagnosis is confirmed intraoperatively and treatment should consist of evacuation of the muci-nous ascites and removal of the mucocele. The role of chemotherapy is uncertain and external radiation is probably of no value. This report presents one case of pseudomyxoma caused by rupture of the mucocele of the appen-dix which experienced at Dept. of Surg. Keimyung University Hospital and reviewed literatures about it.