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Pseudomyxoma peritonei.

Abdul-Wahed N Meshikhes1, Hussain A Al-Abkari, Sami A Al-Momen

  • 1Department of Surgery, Dammam Central Hospital, Dammam, Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. meshikhes@doctor.com

Saudi Medical Journal
|March 15, 2006
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare condition causing gelatinous fluid in the abdomen. This case highlights diagnosis and successful treatment with surgery and chemotherapy, showing a positive prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is an extremely rare intra-abdominal malignancy characterized by extracellular gelatinous ascites.
  • The exact pathogenesis of PMP remains largely unknown, contributing to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • A case study of a 38-year-old Saudi male presenting with a right iliac fossa mass and unexplained weight loss.
  • Initial clinical suspicion was an appendicular mass; however, computed tomography (CT) imaging proved crucial for accurate diagnosis of PMP.
  • The patient underwent surgical intervention including laparotomy, right hemicolectomy, and omentectomy.

Findings:

  • No perioperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy was administered during the initial surgery.

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  • The patient received postoperative chemotherapy following the surgical procedure.
  • At an 18-month follow-up, the patient remained alive with no evidence of disease recurrence, indicating successful management.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging like CT in diagnosing rare conditions such as PMP.
    • It demonstrates the potential efficacy of a multimodal treatment approach involving surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy for PMP.
    • The favorable outcome suggests that timely and appropriate treatment can lead to long-term survival in PMP patients.