Pseudomyxoma peritonei risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is an uncommon tumor known for its production of abundant mucus in the abdominal cavity. It is a rare condition consisting of intraperitoneal mucinous tumors and ascites, most commonly arises from mucinous tumors of the appendix. The tumor is not harmful by itself, but the mucus will eventually build up to the point where it compresses vital organs, including the colon, the liver, kidneys, pancreas. There is no known risk factors for pseudomyxoma peritonei.

There are no established risk factors for pseudomyxoma peritonei.

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