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Culture and Imaging of Ex Vivo Organotypic Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Tumor Slices from Resected Human Tumor Specimens
Published on: December 9, 2022
Pseudomyxoma peritonei: An uncommon tumor.
Surabhi Gupta1, Garima Singh, Anurag Gupta
1Department of Radiotherapy, S.N. Medical College, Agra.
Summary
Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare abdominal tumor producing mucin. Oral capecitabine chemotherapy effectively managed residual disease in a patient, offering a simpler treatment alternative.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare malignancy characterized by mucin production within the abdominal cavity.
- It presents as diffuse mucinous implants on peritoneal surfaces, often poorly understood.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old female presented with post-operative abdominal pain and distension.
- Diagnostic work-up confirmed Pseudomyxoma peritonei with residual disease.
Findings:
- The patient received oral capecitabine chemotherapy for residual disease.
- She remained asymptomatic following treatment until the last follow-up.
Implications:
- This case highlights the rarity of Pseudomyxoma peritonei.
- Oral capecitabine presents a viable, simpler alternative treatment option for managing residual disease in such cases.
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