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Pseudomyxoma peritonei CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
On abdominal CT scan, pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by loculated ascitic fluid in peritoneal surfaces and scalloping of visceral surfaces, especially the mesentery and liver.
CT
CT
On abdominal CT scan, pseudomyxoma peritonei is characterized by:[1][2]
- Low attenuation, loculated fluid in the peritoneum, omentum, and mesentery.
- Scalloping of visceral surfaces, particularly the liver.
- Large cystic tubular structure may be present, showing appendical mucocele.
- It tends to remain localized to the peritoneal cavity.
References
References
- ↑ Chauhan A, Patodi N, Ahmed M (March 2015). “A rare cause of ascites: pseudomyxoma peritonei and a review of the literature”. Clin Case Rep. 3 (3): 156–9. doi:10.1002/ccr3.188. PMC 4377246. PMID 25838904.
- ↑ Dixit A, Robertson JH, Mudan SS, Akle C (April 2007). “Appendiceal mucocoeles and pseudomyxoma peritonei”. World J. Gastroenterol. 13 (16): 2381–4. PMC 4147153. PMID 17511043.
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