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Pseudomyxoma peritonei. Radiologic features.

H H Lee, F P Agha, L Weatherbee

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

|June 1, 1986

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Radiologic imaging reveals specific patterns for pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). Key findings include abdominal calcifications, cystic masses, and characteristic liver and visceral changes, aiding in PMP diagnosis.

Area of Science:

Radiology
Medical Imaging
Oncology

Background:

Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare malignancy characterized by mucinous ascites and tumor implants throughout the peritoneum.
Accurate and timely diagnosis of PMP is crucial for patient management and prognosis.
Radiologic imaging plays a vital role in the initial detection and characterization of PMP.

Observation:

Plain abdominal radiographs may show diffuse calcifications, soft tissue masses, and ascites.
Computed tomography (CT) reveals characteristic multilocular cystic masses with calcified rims, scalloping of the liver, and visceral compression without invasion.
Ultrasonography demonstrates an echogenic mantle with septated ascites.

Findings:

The combination of these radiologic findings, including abdominal calcifications, cystic masses, and specific patterns on CT and ultrasound, is highly suggestive of PMP.

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Scalloping of the hepatic margin and compression of abdominal viscera are key indicators.

The presence of curvilinear calcifications within multilocular cystic masses is a hallmark of PMP.

Implications:

Recognizing this spectrum of radiologic features can lead to earlier and more accurate diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei.
This facilitates appropriate clinical management and improves patient outcomes.
Radiologists should be aware of these specific imaging findings in the appropriate clinical context.