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Pseudomyxoma peritonei presenting with femoral hernias and peritonitis

Akihiro Hosaka1, Yukiyoshi Masaki, Kazuki Yamasaki

  • 1Department of Surgery, Ome Municipal General Hospital, 16-5, Higashi Ome 4-chome, Ome-shi, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan. hosaka-a@umin.ac.jp

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
|May 18, 2007
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Pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare condition of mucinous ascites, can present unusually with femoral masses. This case highlights diagnostic challenges and surgical management of this appendiceal neoplasm.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Abdominal Imaging

Background:

  • Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignancy characterized by mucinous ascites.
  • It predominantly originates from appendiceal adenomas, with variable clinical presentations.
  • Preoperative diagnosis is frequently challenging due to nonspecific symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 76-year-old female presented with lower abdominal pain and bilateral femoral masses.
  • Computed tomography revealed bilateral femoral hernias and intraperitoneal fluid.
  • Laparotomy identified extensive gelatinous material and purulent ascites.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with pseudomyxoma peritonei.
  • This case demonstrates a rare association with femoral hernias and peritonitis.
  • Characteristic CT findings and surgical approach are reviewed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in patients with atypical presentations.
  • Emphasizes the role of advanced imaging in diagnosing pseudomyxoma peritonei.
  • Underscores the need for prompt surgical intervention for pseudomyxoma peritonei.

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