Pseudomyxoma peritonei induced by low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm accompanied by rectal cancer: a case report and literature review
Abstract Background Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a disease involving the peritoneum characterized by the production of large quantities of mucinous ascites. PMP has a low incidence, is difficult to diagnose, and has a guarded prognosis. PMP induced by low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm is ex...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0508-6 |