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[Pseudomyxoma peritonei. A review].

D Elias1, J C Sabourin

  • 1Département de Chirurgie Générale Carcinologique, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif. elias@igr.fr

Journal De Chirurgie
|February 17, 2000
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare abdominal mucin disease, originates from appendiceal tumors. Distinguishing between diffuse peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM) and mucinous peritoneal carcinomatosis (MPC) is crucial for prognosis and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare condition characterized by extensive abdominal mucin accumulation.
  • Recent research links PMP to appendiceal adenomas or adenocarcinomas, differentiating it from ovarian tumors.
  • Histological subtypes, diffuse peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM) and mucinous peritoneal carcinomatosis (MPC), have distinct prognoses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the origins and pathological distinctions of PMP.
  • To compare the prognostic outcomes of DPAM and MPC.
  • To evaluate current and potential treatment modalities for PMP.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathological and genetic findings in PMP cases.
  • Histological classification differentiating DPAM and MPC.

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  • Analysis of survival data based on PMP subtype and treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • PMP originates from appendiceal adenomas (DPAM) or adenocarcinomas (MPC).
    • DPAM has a more favorable prognosis compared to MPC.
    • Supra-radical surgery offers a 5-year survival of 50-70%, with better outcomes for DPAM.

    Conclusions:

    • Histological differentiation between DPAM and MPC is key for PMP management.
    • Aggressive surgical resection is the primary treatment for both PMP subtypes.
    • Intraperitoneal chemo-hyperthermia is a potentially beneficial adjunct therapy for PMP.