[Malignant peritoneal pseudomyxoma. A case report]

A case of malignant pseudomyxoma peritonei is described. This rare entity is characterized by widespread dissemination throughout the abdominal cavity and low grade of malignancy. General well-being is usually unimpaired. Diagnosis can be suggested by computed tomographic appearance; the course of action, however, is ultimately determined by the operative findings. The best treatment has been tumour excision, although the extent of this procedure is not well defined.